Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 1, 2011 OUR 121st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF Council Hears Complaints on DPW, Central Avenue Light By LAUREN S. BARR Shaffer for his 25 years of service job.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to them at the recent League of Embree Crescent resident Pamela WESTFIELD – Tuesday night’s Municipalities convention in Atlan- Orbach told the council, “I feel that Westfield Town Council meeting tic City. Mr. Gildea presented the the current leadership (at the DPW) brought complaints from a resident award to Mr. Shaffer and thanked needs outside leadership.” She said regarding Department of Public him for his more than 30 years of that she does not see priority being Works (DPW) management, com- service to the Town of Westfield. given to school areas for branch ments on the Central Avenue pe- Mr. Shaffer thanked his wife for and leaf pickup. “Nothing has been destrian crossing signal and acco- putting up with all the late-night removed from Clark Street,” she lades for Public Works Superinten- phone calls and storm emergencies. told the council. Mrs. Orbach also dent Claude Shaffer. He also thanked the 38 employees criticized the town for not dedicat- At the start of the meeting, Town who work under him at the DPW. ing the DPW employees to school Administrator James Gildea an- Mayor Andy Skibitsky congratu- zones during their Saturday over- nounced that the New Jersey Chap- lated Mr. Shaffer, saying the award time last weekend. ter of the American Public Works was “well deserved” and that “as She listed several complaints re- Association had honored Mr. superintendent, you do a very good garding the DPW’s performance during last winter’s snowstorms, and suggested that the town pro- hibit on-street parking during storms. Mrs. Orbach also stated her displeasure that Mr. Shaffer had left before the public comment por- tion of the meeting. Mayor Skibitsky said the town should be done picking up storm debris by mid-December. Later in Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader the meeting, Mr. Gildea said that LET THE SEASON BEGIN...The unseasonably warm temperatures were a bonus on Sunday as a crowd of about 2,000 the Saturday overtime was strictly gathers for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Westfield’s north side train station parking lot. for brush pickup and that certain streets were cleaned in order to fa- cilitate paving projects that are to begin next week. He also said the New CSA Nancy Lubarsky DPW currently is working in area 10, the last zone on the south side, and area five, the second-to-last zone on the north side of town for Attends First MS BOE Meeting debris pickup. By DOMINIC A. LAGANO the public regarding her reception will serve on the district’s Commu- Central Avenue resident Maria Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from the people of Mountainside. “I nity Outreach Committee. In addi- Carluccio again voiced her displea- MOUNTAINSIDE — Newly ap- have received a warm welcome from tion, Ms. Motz will also serve on the sure with the placement of the pedes- pointed Chief School Administrator students, teachers, parents and board district’s Curriculum Committee. Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader trian crossing signal on Central Av- (CSA) Nancy Lubarsky was present members…I have become acquainted Together, the newly formed board PROCLAMATION...Westfield Town Administrator James Gildea reads a proc- enue. She said she witnessed a motor for her first official with the administrative will begin to address the fiscal chal- lamation given to Department of Public Works Superintendent Claude Shaffer vehicle try to make a turn onto Cam- Mountainside Board of team, including the lenges for the next school year. by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Public Works Association for his 25 bridge Drive from Central, only to Education (BOE) meet- board office Mr. Ruban stated a “state of the years of service to them at the recent League of Municipalities convention in run into the curb, and saw six cars run ing Tuesday night. Ms. staff…they are just ex- state” is forthcoming in order to start Atlantic City. the red light while hanging her Christ- Lubarsky was hired in cellent, extremely sup- the process and initiate discussion mas lights. “I don’t understand why September and intro- portive and very easy amongst residents. your heels are so dug in,” Mrs. duced to the public at a to work with.” In other news, representatives from Council on Rahway River Carluccio told the council. board meeting that Recently appointed Mountainside Girl Scout Troop 40204 Greg Kasko also spoke about the month, but did not offi- board members Kate delivered a presentation for a gift traffic light, saying that a police cially begin her duties Motz and Jeane Parker drive to provide toys and other neces- Holds Flood Meeting report regarding an April 25 acci- as CSA until Novem- were also present at the sary items to underprivileged chil- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Mayor Florio suggested they opt to dent on Central Avenue had some ber 14. board meeting. As cov- dren during the holiday season. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader build mitigation efforts to a 100- or discrepancies. He said the report Ms. Lubarsky will ered in a previous edi- Mountainside Girl Scouts Emma MILLBURN – The Mayors Coun- 125-year flood. “I think we ought to states that the accident occurred 25 also hold the position tion of The Westfield Nordstrom, Caitlyn Splaine and cil on Rahway River Watershed Flood throw a target at the DEP (New Jersey feet from Clover Street, but his pho- of principal of the Leader, both members Kristen Splaine, along with troop Control held their first meeting Mon- Department of Environmental Pro- tographs show the accident on the Beechwood School. joined the board in Oc- leader Jessica Nordstrom, appealed day night at the Millburn Town Hall tection) that something more than crosswalk, which is 100 feet from Board President Nancy Lubarsky tober to replace Mary to the public for their assistance. to begin discussion on determining what we have now. See if they throw Clover. James Ruban, Jr. ad- Beth Schaumberg and The Scouts are requesting items an overall plan for flood mitigation it back at us,” he said. He and Mayor Mr. Kasko also stated that it was dressed the new CSA saying, “I want Carolyn Williams, both of whom re- such as puzzles, books, Legos, wa- along the Rahway River. Aschenbach had said building to a his opinion that the striping and to officially welcome Dr. Lubarsky signed from the board this summer. tercolor paints, Play-Doh, games, Council members in attendance storm much bigger than that (Irene blinking signage are contributing to her first board meeting and on Ms. Motz is a co-owner of a busi- crayons, and coloring books as well were Millburn Mayor Sandra was a 50-year flood) would be finan- to recent accidents. He added that behalf of the board, say that we are ness designed to provide New Jersey as socks, pajamas, underwear, hats, Haimoff, Union Mayor Joe Florio, cially unfeasible. in Tucson, Ariz., where the HAWK very excited to work with you.” mothers with support in facing the scarves, mittens, gloves, tooth brushes Springfield Mayor Hugh Keffer, Under advisement of Leo Coakley, light was first used, studies yielded Stating she was “very excited” to challenges associated with mother- and tooth paste. Cranford Mayor Dan Aschenbach an engineer with Millburn-based a 97-percent compliance rate when be appointed to the district, Ms. hood. Ms. Motz will serve as the Students may bring their donations and Rahway Mayor Richard Proctor. Hatch Mott MacDonald, the council CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Lubarsky addressed the board and board’s liaison with the Mountainside to their specific school. The Scouts Winfield Mayor Margaret McManus, decided to schedule a meeting with Parent Teacher Association (PTA). will be collecting the items from the Kenilworth Mayor Kathi Fiamingo, John Moyle, manager of dam safety Ms. Parker is a journalist and a writer public at the Deerfield School, lo- and Garwood Mayor Patricia and flood control for the DEP, and the Christmas Tree Lightings for The New York Post. Ms. Parker cated at 302 Central Avenue, from Quattrocchi have also committed to Army Corps of Engineers to discuss will serve as delegate to the New now until Friday, December 9. The joining the council but were not in how the agencies can potentially help Jersey School Boards Association. items will be donated to the day care attendance. with the council’s objectives before And Holiday Celebrations Both new members of the board CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Springfield, Union, Millburn, proceeding with another mayors’ Saturday, December 3 The Fanwood Recreation Commis- Rahway and Cranford’s engineers council meeting. Garwood will light its Christmas tree sion is sponsoring the event. were joined by Essex County Engi- The Army Corps of Engineers has at 6 p.m. at the municipal building Union County will hold its Nature neer Sanjeev Varghese and Union developed a hydrology model of the parking lot on North Avenue. The event Craft Show featuring the lighting of County Engineer Tom Mineo to be entire Rahway River basin, Mr. is sponsored by the Garwood Celebra- the county Christmas tree and included in on the discussion. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tions Committee. Menorah on Sunday, December 4, Mountainside will light its Christ- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trailside mas tree at 4:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, Nature and Science Center in located at the intersection of Route 22 Mountainside. and New Providence Road. Also featured will be a visit from Sunday, December 4 Santa and Mrs. Claus and free The Scotch Plains Business and Pro- children’s coloring and face painting fessional Association (SPBPA) will and holiday singers. hold its 16th annual Old Fashioned Westfield Holiday Entertainment Holiday Celebration on Sunday, De- The Watson Highlanders Bagpipe cember 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Band will be roaming Westfield’s Village Green on Park Avenue. downtown streets, Saturdays, Decem- The annual event includes ice ber 3, 10 and 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. sculpting, a petting zoo, Rainbow the The Yuletide Carolers will be roam- Clown and a horse-drawn wagon ride. ing Westfield’s downtown streets on Fanwood’s holiday season offi- Saturdays, December 10 and 17, from cially begins when Santa Claus ar- 1 to 2 p.m. Horace R. 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Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader 600 WINS AND COUNTING… The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education MISSION ACCOMPLISHED...The construction, which snarled and rerouted honored Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach traffic for years at the Route 22 overpass at Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, is now Courtesy of Hal Narotsky complete. Thomas Breznitsky Tuesday night in a packed Evergreen School auditorium. LEADER AT LAMBEAU...Hal Narotsky of Westfield visits his cousin, Robert Coach Breznitsky has been the head coach since 1975, achieving over 600 wins, Narotzky, with his two sons-in-law. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan natives making him one of four coaches in the state to achieve this milestone. attended the football game of the Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers on November 15. Rahway River Flooding DWC Kicks Off Holiday CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CF Mayor Urges Opposition Coakley said, as part of their study to thing you may want to push from a mitigate flooding in Cranford. He legislative stand point to get a larger Season Promotions said the Corps has agreed to put the study,” Mr. Coakley said. By DOMINIC A. LAGANO tide Carolers are an a cappella group To Birchwood Development Orange reservoir and Campbell’s and “I’d like to remind people the river Specially Written for The Westfield Leader created to celebrate time-honored tra- By FRED T. ROSSI passes to the Republicans, emphasized Diamond Mill ponds into the model, doesn’t stop in Cranford. It goes all WESTFIELD — Board members dition by “evoking the memory of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that the 2012 committee will be “equally after Millburn and Cranford had the way to Rahway,” Mayor Proctor of the Downtown Westfield Corpora- yesteryear.” CRANFORD — Township Mayor unified” in opposition to the Birchwood pushed for those to be included. Or- said. tion (DWC), the management entity Similarly, the Watson Highlanders Daniel Aschenbach said on Tuesday Avenue development. ange is open to operate the reservoir “The solution to this problem is that the online petition opposing a pro- In other business, Mayor Aschenbach of the Special Improvement District Bagpipe Band will perform Saturday said that PSE&G officials are formulat- for flood control purposes, the probably going to be more political posed development on Birchwood Av- mayor’s council announced Monday. than it is engineering. I think we should (SID), on Monday discussed several afternoons on the December 3, 10 enue has garnered more than 100 com- ing a plan to relocate the South Avenue upcoming promotions during the holi- and 17 from 2 to 5 p.m., while the ments from residents, and said the dead- substation that flooded during Hurri- “We can see what the effects of the be using the weight of the mayor’s day season aimed at generating busi- Harmonic Quartet will perform on line for signing the petition will be next cane Irene and led to a multi-day power reservoirs are with no direct cost to offices to make sure we get funding ness in the downtown. Thursday evenings on December 1, week so that he can take the document outage in Cranford and parts of sur- the municipalities,” Mr. Coakley said. and make sure the Army Corps moves The annual tree lighting was held 8, 15 and 22 from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. to Trenton and present it to Governor rounding communities. A special meet- The council is looking at the reser- forward expeditiously to any solution this past Sunday announcing the start Finally, the New Jersey Workshop Chris Christie and other state officials. ing will be held on Monday, December voir and ponds as potential they have,” he said. “Let’s get the of the holiday season in Westfield. for the Arts Alphorns will play down- “Cranford is not going to stand for 5, during which the mayor’s task force stormwater storage areas. The mu- Army Corps off their butts to get a The tree lighting is a tradition dating town on Saturday afternoons on De- this type of overdevelopment,” the on the future of the municipal building nicipalities were also tasked Monday solution in six months.” mayor said at Tuesday’s township com- — which was seriously damaged by the from at least 1974. cember 3, 10, and 17 from 2:30 to flooding in late August — will present with finding other potential storage “If we are going to look at the mittee meeting. The petition, which areas in their own jurisdictions. human cost of the flood — it is the The tree lighting also opens this 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Elm and can be found at change.org/petitions/ its recommendations. The mayor also year’s Welcome Home to Westfield East Broad Streets. oppose-birchwood-overdevelopment, asked residents for their “patience” as “We will know if this is a pipe most important thing. In Rahway, the campaign designed to draw holiday In order to further promote the allows residents to not only register the township works to pick up debris dream — if the reservoirs can help water went away but we still have shoppers to town. The first portion of downtown area, the DWC requested, their opposition to the proposed plan, from the October 29 snowstorm. “We’re us,” Mr. Coakley said. people who have their lives at the the Welcome Home program that was and the town council approved, com- but also includes comments on why behind on that,” the mayor said, and he The Corps has notoriously taken curb,” Mayor Proctor said. promoted was the Miracle on Elm plimentary parking in metered spots they are signing the petition that op- urged residents to bring “what they an extended amount of time to com- “We need to do something to help Street Shopping Spree, an event run- on streets and in lots Tuesday, De- poses the plan for the development of can” to the conservation center. plete tasks, and in the current study the individuals and that means mitiga- ning from this week to December 24. cember 20, through the Monday, 360 residential units. Tuesday’s meeting was the last for of Cranford the Corps has taken 10 tion. We need to have more funding. The Army Corps of Engineers has Commissioner Mark Dugan, who did Individuals can register to win a December 26. not seek re-election, and his fellow years to complete phase 1 of their And get fewer properties out of the said the property would be “beneficial” study. “It really does take, like any floodways that will help eliminate the weekly drawing by picking up a con- In other news, Ms. Cronin said she as a retention basin for heavy rain wa- governing body members paid tribute test form either at participating busi- would begin preparing the DWC’s ter, the mayor said, and would help to him at the end of the hour-long federal agency, continuous prodding human cost. It’s cheaper to spend $5 nesses in town or at the DWC website, end of the year report. She will be alleviate flooding problems on Casino meeting. Mr. Dugan said it had been and setting dates and moving million to buy 50 or 100 homes than it located at WestfieldToday.com. collecting data on the amount of busi- Avenue, North Union Avenue and “an honor to serve this community.” along… Now that they know that is to spend $200 million to raise the Completed forms may be returned nesses that opened and closed in town, Wadsworth Terrace. He noted there is Committee members also paid tribute various communities will be behind levees three feet to save those same at special mailboxes at two locations the net loss or gain of employees in state funding available for water reten- to Barbara Krause upon her retirement having this done I think this will houses. We need to marshal all the in town: the corner of Elm and East the downtown area, the number of tion projects and suggested that if the from the local airplane noise advisory have more concrete weight,” Mayor political forces we can to make sure Broad Streets or the corner of South businesses that renovated or other- entire property is not needed for a re- committee. Aschenbach said. N.J. gets the same attention Vermont tention basin, part of it could be used At the start of the meeting, after eight and Summit Avenues. Winners will wise improved their structures and members of Junior Girl Scout Troop Later, City of Orange Township got,” Mayor Proctor said. for senior citizen housing. Chief of Staff Stephanie Gidigbi, “I agree this is the only area these receive a gift card that can be used at whether the DWC provided funds to In a related matter, the mayor said he 40113 led the flag salute, Mayor businesses or restaurants in town. assist in its enhancement. had met recently with mayors of other Aschenbach presented a certificate of who was in the audience, said, “I towns along the Rahway river are go- DWC Executive Director Sherry Also tabulated will be the average communities along the Rahway River appreciation to the Garwood Knights think that is the only way you are ing to get funding by this type of Cronin said the promotion is showing vacancy rate of the SID, accounting to consider potential water storage sites of Columbus for the group’s assistance going to get the Corps to move. The push,” said Mayor Aschenbach, who early signs of success, indicating that for the total square footage of retail along the river to alleviate potential in the post-Hurricane Irene recovery in Corps does not move based off of noted the foundations of five homes in several businesses were already re- space that was available this year. flooding problems during future storms. late August and early September. engineers contacting them. That is Cranford have caved in twice in 10 questing more entry forms. This report will be presented to the Commissioner David Robinson, who critical having all of these mayors in years. The DWC is also promoting sev- town council in order to begin pre- will become mayor on January 1 when one room.” “We all need to start pushing our eral groups of “roaming entertain- paring the DWC budget for the next control of the township committee “This seems like a process. Can officials for a buyout program,” ech- ers” who will be performing down- fiscal year. Mtsd. BOE we proceed on our own with this or oed Springfield Assistant Township town this holiday season. The Yule- The next board of directors meet- Correction: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 do we need to wait?” Mayor Haimoff Engineer Sam Mardini. tide Carolers will be performing on ing open to the public is scheduled In last week’s edition of the news- center and after school program at asked. “The town doesn’t want to lose consecutive Saturdays in December for Monday, December 26, at 7:30 paper, a photo from the Greyhound the YMCA of Eastern Union County Mr. Coakley said given the Corps their ratable,” Mayor Florio said. on the 10 and 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. p.m. The DWC office is located at Friends of New Jersey Craft Fair and in Elizabeth. has the existing conditions model in “There are a lot of homeowners Dressed in Victorian attire, the Yule- 105 Elm Street. Pet Expo incorrectly identified the In addition, the Mountainside place, if the council meets with them who are waiting for the feds to write person and the dogs. The caption Education Foundation (MEF) will they can find out a timeframe. them a check,” Mayor Proctor added. should have read: Lori Kirn, foster be sponsoring a holiday party with “To get that [mitigating the entire “That’s the crux of it — a willing parent of “See U Later,” pictured on proceeds from the event to be allo- basin] in their scope that is some- seller,” Mr. Coakley said. the left wearing a Santa hat, and “Els cated to the district’s technology Wirth,” poses with the greyhounds budget. The event will be held Sat- after they get “dressed” for their pho- urday, December 17, at 7 p.m., and tos with Santa. will be held at Primavera Regency, Ms. Kirn fostered both greyhounds located at 1080 Valley Road in Ster- for Greyhound Friends of New Jer- ling. The cost is $75 and more de- sey after they came from the tails may found on the district’s Mountainview Youth Correctional website. Prison Program. According to Ms. The next BOE meeting open to Kirn, many greyhounds come straight the public is scheduled for Tues- from the track, into the prison pro- day, December 20, at 7:30 p.m., at gram and then into a foster home (if Deerfield School’s Media Center. not adopted first). “Fostering the greyhounds gives us the opportunity to get the grey- hounds acclimated to home life after WF Council they transition off the track and pre- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 pare them for their forever homes,” the light was at an intersection and Ms. Kirn said. only a 94-percent compliance rate Both See U Later and Els Wirth when the light was placed mid-block. were adopted by families on the day Mayor Skibitsky stated that the Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader LOOK WHO CAME TO TOWN...Alexandra and Madeline Bonn of Westfield this photo was taken. There were a accidents did not take place when the FLOODING...Mayors of the towns on the Rahway River met Monday in Millburn meet Santa and Mrs. Claus during Sunday’s Christmas Tree lighting in Westfield. total of 17 greyhounds adopted that light was in use and said, “we’re not to discuss solutions. Pictured, left to right, are: Springfield Mayor Hugh Keffer, The tree lighting kicks off the annual Welcome Home to Westfield holiday weekend for the event. going to prevent all accidents.” Cranford Mayor Dan Aschenbach, Union Mayor Joe Florio, Rahway Mayor promotion. Richard Proctor and Millburn Mayor Sandra Haimoff.

Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader HO HO HO…Santa makes an appearance at the Cranford Christmas tree- FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA…Genevieve enjoys the Cranford Christmas Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader lighting ceremony held Friday night at the Gazebo. The event, sponsored by the tree-lighting ceremony held Friday night at the Gazebo. The event also included NAUGHTY OR NICE...Santa listens to the wishes of children at the Cranford Cranford Chamber of Commerce, also featured Christmas carols. Christmas carols and the arrival of Santa. Christmas tree-lighting ceremony held Friday night at the Gazebo. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, December 1, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Raiders Soccer Teams Receive Resolutions For Winning Records By CHRISTINA M. HINKE loss and four ties; the Scotch Plains- Under his leadership, 20 student- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood High School (SPFHS) var- athletes participated in Division I SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch sity girls’ soccer team achieved 16 college soccer and one was a profes- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education wins, two losses and four ties; the sional drafted goalie. He was also (BOE) honored the Raiders junior high school boys’ varsity soccer team selected as the 2011 Region 2 Coach varsity girls, high school varsity girls achieved 21 wins and three losses. of the Year for New York, New Jersey and high school varsity boys soccer Coach Breznitsky has been the head and Connecticut, and is nominated teams, as well as the high school coach since 1975, achieving over 600 by the National Soccer Coaches As- varsity boys soccer team Head Coach wins, making him one of four coaches sociation of America for the National Thomas Breznitsky Tuesday night in in the state to achieve this milestone. Coach of the Year award. a packed Evergreen School audito- He has 24 Watchung Conference SPFHS Principal Dave Heisey said rium. Championships, 13 Union County of Mr. Breznitsky, “The coach makes Each team and their coach received Championships, 14 Group III Sec- the difference.” a resolution recognizing their win- tional Championships and seven He said Coach Breznitsky teaches ning records. The junior varsity girls’ Group III State Championships un- his players “lessons that they learn soccer team achieved 11 wins, one der his belt. not only in the field, but beyond.” As for the players, Mr. Heisey said, “It’s great to see the wins” but he said he also regards the players’ “sports- manship,” “the role models you rep- resent,” and the “camaraderie you show amongst yourselves.” “Those are the things that make you successful down the road,” Mr. Heisey said. Following the ceremony, the board entered executive session to discuss personnel, the Harassment, Intimida- Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion and Bullying (HIB) report, and 600 WINS AND COUNTING… The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education honored SPFHS Varsity Boys Soccer Head suspensions, School Superintendent Coach Thomas Breznitsky Tuesday night in a packed Evergreen School auditorium. Coach Breznitsky has been the head Margaret Hayes said. coach since 1975, achieving over 600 wins, making him one of four coaches in the state to achieve this milestone. As part of the approval of the superintendent’s report, board Vice President Nancy Bauer said there were Local Business Opposed to Closing 33 HIB reports during the months of September and October. The board approved an amendment of the 2010-2011 No Child Left Be- Sunset Pl.; Issue on Council Agenda Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times hind Act to include carry-over funds By PAUL J. PEYTON (DOT) $5-million construction project to right-hand turns only onto Park, CHRISTMAS SPIRIT...The Westfield Community Band performs on Sunday at Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Downtown Westfield Corporation’s “Welcome Home to Westfield” holiday from the 2009-2010 school year in the at the interchange of Route 22 with thereby forcing motorists who want to promotion. The event included hot chocolate, entertainment and a visit from amount of $15,208, making the total SCOTCH PLAINS – As the town- Park Avenue and Bonnie Burn Road in access the westbound side of Route 22 Santa and Mrs. Claus. $203,149. ship ponders whether to reopen or per- Scotch Plains and Watchung Borough. to go around the block via Mountain The board also adopted the school manently close Sunset Place, a small As part of the project, a new traffic light and Union Avenues and access the nursing plan and approved on first residential street between Park and was added, but has not been activated Park Avenue overpass. Christmas Tree Lightings reading to adopt a dating violence at Union Avenues near Route 22, the yet, at Park and Mountain Avenues. “I really think they (township) are school policy and regulation, which is owner of a real estate office on Park at The project also includes road widen- stalling for that (council) meeting on a new policy mandated by the state. Sunset says the closing of the street has ing at the Park Avenue intersection Tuesday because I don’t think they And Holiday Celebrations “Should we become aware of dat- damaged his business. with the Route 22 overpass. New dedi- know” what they are going to do with Saturday, December 3 The Fanwood Recreation Commis- ing violence, we have the responsibil- Sunset was closed during the New cated left-turn lanes were added as the street, Mr. Pompilio added. Garwood will light its Christmas tree sion is sponsoring the event. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Jersey Department of Transportation’s well. The project was completed to Daniel Giese, who rents a home on at 6 p.m. at the municipal building Union County will hold its Nature reduce traffic congestion at Park and the street, said he has heard residents on parking lot on North Avenue. The event Craft Show featuring the lighting of Bonnie Burn. the street are split on whether to reopen is sponsored by the Garwood Celebra- the county Christmas tree and Council on Rahway River Louis Pompilio, whose Century 21 or keep the street closed. tions Committee. Menorah on Sunday, December 4, business has been located on Sunset “There are about five people who Mountainside will light its Christ- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trailside Place for 30 years, told The Scotch want it and five people who don’t want mas tree at 4:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, Nature and Science Center in Holds Flood Meeting Plains-Fanwood Times that the street it, and the rest are people who don’t located at the intersection of Route 22 Mountainside. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE neer Sanjeev Varghese and Union has been closed to traffic trying to enter have an opinion,” Mr. Giese said. and New Providence Road. Also featured will be a visit from Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times County Engineer Tom Mineo to be from Park Avenue for the past two Mr. Giese, who has attended meet- Sunday, December 4 Santa and Mrs. Claus and free MILLBURN – The Mayors Coun- included in on the discussion. years. Local motorists must come down ings where Sunset Place was discussed, The Scotch Plains Business and children’s coloring and face painting cil on Rahway River Watershed Flood Mayor Florio suggested they opt to Park and turn right onto Mountain and said those residents who want the street Professional Association (SPBPA) and holiday singers. Control held their first meeting Mon- build mitigation efforts to a 100- or then left onto Sunset to access his or the to remain a dead-end street are con- will hold its 16th annual Old Fash- Westfield Holiday Entertainment day night at the Millburn Town Hall 125-year flood. “I think we ought to American Legion Post No. 209 park- cerned about cut-through traffic at rush ioned Holiday Celebration on Sun- The Watson Highlanders Bagpipe to begin discussion on determining throw a target at the DEP (New Jersey ing lots. The American Legion hall’s hour. He said the garbage hauler for the day, December 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Band will be roaming Westfield’s an overall plan for flood mitigation Department of Environmental Pro- lot is located directly across the street street has to back into the street to the Village Green on Park Avenue. downtown streets, Saturdays, Decem- along the Rahway River. tection) that something more than from Century 21. service his customers. The annual event includes ice ber 3, 10 and 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. Council members in attendance what we have now. See if they throw “There is no reason for them (town- Mr. Pompilio said he has lost cus- sculpting, a petting zoo, Rainbow the The Yuletide Carolers will be roam- were Millburn Mayor Sandra it back at us,” he said. He and Mayor ship) to block this street,” Mr. Pompilio tomers and most of his sales force since Clown and a horse-drawn wagon ride. ing Westfield’s downtown streets on Haimoff, Union Mayor Joe Florio, Aschenbach had said building to a said, noting that prior to the DOT con- the street was closed. “My people won’t Fanwood’s holiday season offi- Saturdays, December 10 and 17, from Springfield Mayor Hugh Keffer, storm much bigger than that (Irene struction the only restriction for motor- come in here. My walk-in trade is dead. cially begins when Santa Claus ar- 1 to 2 p.m. Cranford Mayor Dan Aschenbach was a 50-year flood) would be finan- ists was a no-left-turns rule from 7 to 9 They can’t get in,” he said. rives in town on Sunday, December The Harmonics Quartet will be and Rahway Mayor Richard Proctor. cially unfeasible. a.m. Newly installed signs would per- Alex DiPace, commander of Ameri- 4, at 3 p.m. under the big tent on the roaming Westfield’s downtown Winfield Mayor Margaret McManus, Under advisement of Leo Coakley, manently restrict motorist movements CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 lawn in front of the North Avenue streets, Thursdays, December 1, 8, Kenilworth Mayor Kathi Fiamingo, an engineer with Millburn-based Train Station in Fanwood. Seasonal 15 and 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Garwood Mayor Patricia Hatch Mott MacDonald, the council music, free holiday crafts and re- The New Jersey Workshop for the Quattrocchi have also committed to decided to schedule a meeting with freshments will be featured. Free Arts Alphornswill be performing at joining the council but were not in John Moyle, manager of dam safety children’s pictures with Santa will the corner of Elm Street and East attendance. and flood control for the DEP, and the also be included. Broad Street Saturdays, December 3, Springfield, Union, Millburn, Army Corps of Engineers to discuss Mayor Colleen Mahr will light the 10 and 17, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Rahway and Cranford’s engineers how the agencies can potentially help borough’s Christmas tree at 5 p.m. (Rain date Thursday evenings). were joined by Essex County Engi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 SP Announces Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over Campaign SCOTCH PLAINS – Police Chief bat drunk driving during some of the Brian Mahoney has announced that busiest travel times of the year. the Scotch Plains Police Department Last year in New Jersey, 168 will be cracking down on drunk driv- people were killed as a result of ers as part of the annual holiday sea- alcohol-related crashes. That num- son “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” ber represents 30 percent of the 556 statewide campaign beginning Mon- traffic fatalities reported in the state day, December 5, and running in 2010. Paul J. Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times through Monday, January 2, 2012. Chief Mahoney offers the follow- DEAD END DEBATE...Now that the construction at the Route 22 overpass at Local and state law enforcement of- ing advice: Take mass transit, a taxi- Park Avenue in Scotch Plains is complete, residents of Sunset Place, located off ficials will conduct saturation pa- cab, or ask a sober friend to drive Park Avenue near the overpass, want the street to remain closed; however, trols and sobriety checkpoints look- you home; Spend the night where businesses in the vacinity do not. ing for motorists who may be driv- the activity is held; Report impaired PAGE INDEX ing while intoxicated. drivers to law enforcement - in New A concentrated national effort, the Jersey, drivers may dial 77 on their Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9,16 Horace R. 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Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PREP WORK...Steel beams were placed in the ground this week as the rebuilding of Ferraro’s restaurant gets underway. Ferraro’s, a Westfield landmark for Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Courtesy of Hal Narotsky decades, was destroyed in a fire in May. NAUGHTY OR NICE?...Santa listens to the wishes of children at the Cranford LEADER AT LAMBEAU...Hal Narotsky of Westfield visits his cousin, Robert Christmas tree-lighting ceremony held Friday night at the Gazebo. Narotzky, with his two sons-in-law. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan natives attended the football game of the Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers on November 15. Rahway River Flooding Sunset Place Debate CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CF Mayor Urges Opposition with the council’s objectives before “If we are going to look at the can Legion Post No. 209, told The more to close Sunset at Park Avenue proceeding with another mayors’ human cost of the flood — it is the Times he believes reopening the street versus closing the street further in. council meeting. most important thing. In Rahway, the would reduce traffic on Mountain and “I think that is something that is left To Birchwood Development The Army Corps of Engineers has water went away but we still have Union Avenues, as most motorists com- up to discussion (by the council),” By FRED T. ROSSI emphasized that the 2012 commit- developed a hydrology model of the people who have their lives at the ing to the Legion or Century 21 had Mayor Malool said. She said it is her Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tee will be “equally unified” in op- entire Rahway River basin, Mr. curb,” Mayor Proctor said. entered via Park Avenue prior to the recommendation that if Sunset is closed CRANFORD — Township position to the Birchwood Avenue Coakley said, as part of their study to “We need to do something to help closing of Sunset. that the property owners be assessed Mayor Daniel Aschenbach said on development. mitigate flooding in Cranford. He the individuals and that means miti- “It is a pain in the neck to go around for the work. Special assessments are Tuesday that the online petition In other business, Mayor said the Corps has agreed to put the gation. We need to have more fund- (the block),” Mr. DiPace said of Ameri- payable over 10 years. “There is a cost opposing a proposed development Aschenbach said that PSE&G offi- Orange reservoir and Campbell’s and ing. And get fewer properties out of can Legion members. “I think they for that and I don’t see why the taxpay- on Birchwood Avenue has garnered cials are formulating a plan to relo- Diamond Mill ponds into the model, the floodways that will help elimi- would be better off if they (the town- ers should have to pay for it,” Mayor more than 100 comments from resi- cate the South Avenue substation after Millburn and Cranford had nate the human cost. It’s cheaper to ship) reopened (the street).” He said he Malool said. dents, and said the deadline for sign- that flooded during Hurricane Irene pushed for those to be included. Or- spend $5 million to buy 50 or 100 does not believe traffic volumes would “That (permanently closing Sunset ing the petition will be next week so and led to a multi-day power outage ange is open to operate the reservoir homes than it is to spend $200 mil- increase much if the street reopened as at Park) would be a detriment (to Cen- that he can take the document to in Cranford and parts of surround- for flood control purposes, the lion to raise the levees three feet to a through street, noting that there is no tury 21). So I would be opposed to Trenton and present it to Governor ing communities. A special meet- mayor’s council announced Monday. save those same houses. We need to reason for traffic to cut through Sunset. closing it at Park,” Mayor Malool told Chris Christie and other state offi- ing will be held on Monday, De- “We can see what the effects of the marshal all the political forces we Mr. DiPace said his biggest concern The Times. She said the current barri- cials. cember 5, during which the mayor’s reservoirs are with no direct cost to can to make sure N.J. gets the same is that closing off the street would add cades were supposed to have been “Cranford is not going to stand task force on the future of the mu- the municipalities,” Mr. Coakley said. attention Vermont got,” Mayor Proc- another tax assessment to properties on moved past the Legion and Century 21 for this type of overdevelopment,” nicipal building — which was seri- The council is looking at the reser- tor said. the street. “That would knock us for a driveways. the mayor said at Tuesday’s town- ously damaged by the flooding in voir and ponds as potential “I agree this is the only area these loop,” he said, noting that the Legion The Sunset Place issue is on the ship committee meeting. The peti- late August — will present its rec- stormwater storage areas. The mu- towns along the Rahway river are has to pay $4,000 annually for its sewer agenda for the township council’s Tues- tion, which can be found at ommendations. The mayor also nicipalities were also tasked Monday going to get funding by this type of bill after the township created a sepa- day, December 8 meeting. change.org/petitions/oppose- asked residents for their “patience” with finding other potential storage push,” said Mayor Aschenbach, who rate utility whereby users are assessed birchwood-overdevelopment, al- as the township works to pick up areas in their own jurisdictions. noted the foundations of five homes on their water usage. The Legion and Correction: lows residents to not only register debris from the October 29 snow- “We will know if this is a pipe in Cranford have caved in twice in 10 other non-profits previously were ex- In last week’s edition of the newspa- their opposition to the proposed storm. “We’re behind on that,” the dream — if the reservoirs can help years. empt, as sewer costs were included in per, a photo from the Greyhound plan, but also includes comments mayor said, and he urged residents us,” Mr. Coakley said. “We all need to start pushing our property taxes, which non-profits do Friends of New Jersey Craft Fair and on why they are signing the petition to bring “what they can” to the The Corps has notoriously taken officials for a buyout program,” ech- not pay. Pet Expo incorrectly identified the per- that opposes the plan for the devel- conservation center. an extended amount of time to com- oed Springfield Assistant Township The effort to close Sunset Place is led son and the dogs. The caption should opment of 360 residential units. Tuesday’s meeting was the last plete tasks, and in the current study Engineer Sam Mardini. by Dan and Jeanine Murphy. They have read: Lori Kirn, foster parent of The Army Corps of Engineers for Commissioner Mark Dugan, of Cranford the Corps has taken 10 “The town doesn’t want to lose attended the November 14 township “See U Later,” pictured on the left has said the property would be “ben- who did not seek re-election, and years to complete phase 1 of their their ratable,” Mayor Florio said. council meeting and told Mayor Nancy wearing a Santa hat, and “Els Wirth,” eficial” as a retention basin for his fellow governing body mem- study. “It really does take, like any “There are a lot of homeowners Malool and the township council that poses with the greyhounds after they heavy rain water, the mayor said, bers paid tribute to him at the end of federal agency, continuous prodding who are waiting for the feds to write reopening the street would be “dra- get “dressed” for their photos with and would help alleviate flooding the hour-long meeting. Mr. Dugan and setting dates and moving them a check,” Mayor Proctor added. matic and dangerous” for families liv- Santa. problems on Casino Avenue, North said it had been “an honor to serve along… Now that they know that “That’s the crux of it — a willing ing on the street. Ms. Kirn fostered both greyhounds Union Avenue and Wadsworth Ter- this community.” Committee mem- various communities will be behind seller,” Mr. Coakley said. A letter from the couple was pub- for Greyhound Friends of New Jersey race. He noted there is state fund- bers also paid tribute to Barbara having this done I think this will lished in The Times on November 24, after they came from the Mountainview ing available for water retention Krause upon her retirement from have more concrete weight,” Mayor 2011. In that letter, the Murphys said Youth Correctional Prison Program. projects and suggested that if the the local airplane noise advisory Aschenbach said. there are 15 children residing on the According to Ms. Kirn, many grey- entire property is not needed for a committee. Later, City of Orange Township SPF BOE street. “You have the unique opportu- hounds come straight from the track, retention basin, part of it could be At the start of the meeting, after Chief of Staff Stephanie Gidigbi, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 nity to create a safer street for our into the prison program and then into a used for senior citizen housing. eight members of Junior Girl Scout who was in the audience, said, “I ity to investigate,” Ms. Hayes said children and maintain our small-town foster home (if not adopted first). In a related matter, the mayor Troop 40113 led the flag salute, think that is the only way you are of the policy. feel without the scary influx of traffic,” “Fostering the greyhounds gives us said he had met recently with may- Mayor Aschenbach presented a cer- going to get the Corps to move. The During the summer of 2012, Be- the couple said in their letter. the opportunity to get the greyhounds ors of other communities along the tificate of appreciation to the Corps does not move based off of havior Therapy Associates will run Mayor Malool told The Times she acclimated to home life after they tran- Rahway River to consider potential Garwood Knights of Columbus for engineers contacting them. That is a HI-STEP Summer Program for would support moving the barricades sition off the track and prepare them for water storage sites along the river the group’s assistance in the post- critical having all of these mayors in special education students at J. to allow access to the Legion and Cen- their forever homes,” Ms. Kirn said. to alleviate potential flooding prob- Hurricane Irene recovery in late one room.” Ackerman Coles School as ap- tury 21 parking lots, but leaving the Both See U Later and Els Wirth were lems during future storms. August and early September. “This seems like a process. Can we proved by the board Tuesday. residential section as a dead end. She adopted by families on the day this Commissioner David Robinson, proceed on our own with this or do we Michael Lewis of Fanwood in- said the cost estimate is $30,000 to photo was taken. There were a total of who will become mayor on January need to wait?” Mayor Haimoff asked. quired about the board’s support of close the street, but added she does not 17 greyhounds adopted that weekend 1 when control of the township com- www.goleader.com Mr. Coakley said given the Corps SCR-162, The Fair School Funding have numbers on whether it would cost for the event. mittee passes to the Republicans, has the existing conditions model in Act, sponsored by Senator Michael place, if the council meets with them Doherty (R-23, Hunterdon). “We they can find out a timeframe. did mention last week that a num- “To get that [mitigating the entire ber of board members had investi- basin] in their scope that is some- gated and attended meetings, but a SHOPPING FOR CAR INSURANCE? thing you may want to push from a common consensus of the group CALL ME FIRST. legislative stand point to get a larger was to pursue the Garden State study,” Mr. Coakley said. Coalition of Schools for fair fund- “I’d like to remind people the river ing for the schools,” Ms. Bauer said. doesn’t stop in Cranford. It goes all Superintendent Hayes told The the way to Rahway,” Mayor Proctor Scotch-Plains Fanwood Times that AVERAGE * said. the Garden State’s effort is ANNUAL $ “The solution to this problem is “broader.” 336 probably going to be more political As part of the approved person- SAVINGS: 336 than it is engineering. I think we nel agenda, Superintendent Hayes should be using the weight of the told The Times that the district re- DRIVERS WHO SWITCHED FROM: mayor’s offices to make sure we get ceived $154,019 from the federal $440* funding and make sure the Army government through the state from Geico saved on average with Allstate Corps moves forward expeditiously the Education Jobs Fund. $ * Progressive saved 332 on average with Allstate to any solution they have,” he said. 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Page 2 Thursday, December 1, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lance Disappointed in Search Continues for Killer Defeat of Bal. Budget Bill Of Former Cranford Woman WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. against borrowing without voter ap- UNION — One year after she was likely that Ms. Zaleski knew her Leonard Lance (R-7th) last week proval. In 2004 he successfully sued discovered inside her Union Township killer.” expressed disappointment over the than Governor James McGreevey on home, the Union County Homicide As the anniversary of her death vote by Congress to reject a biparti- the issue in the State Supreme Court, Task Force continues to investigate the approaches, investigators are again san Balanced Budget Amendment and in 2008 New Jersey voters ap- circumstances behind the stabbing appealing to the general public as (BBA) to the United States Constitu- proved an amendment to the State death of Diane Mary Zaleski, 54, in- well as friends, acquaintances, and tion. Despite receiving 261 votes the Constitution requiring all future bor- side her Laurana Road home in Union. the Zaleski family to recall the days measure fell short of the necessary rowing to be approved by the voters. Her body was discovered on Novem- before and after she was killed, in the two-thirds majority needed. “Many states, including New Jer- ber 18, 2010 by family members. hopes that a memory or credible piece “I am deeply disappointed that the sey, are required to balance their state Ms. Zaleski suffered multiple inju- of information will be recalled. balanced budget amendment failed budgets, yet the federal government ries in the attack that led to her death, Forensic evidence was recovered INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS…Union County Freeholder Angel Estrada to achieve the necessary two-thirds continues to spend more than it takes (fourth from left) and Union County Manager Alfred Faella (third from right) according to a report from the medi- at the scene that shows the suspect vote,” Rep. Lance said. “In 1995 the in,” Mr. Lance said. “A balanced bud- welcome municipal government officials from Wenzhou, China to Union County. cal examiner. Over the course of the likely suffered a cut on the hand or U.S. House overwhelmingly passed get amendment would be a major The delegation is making several stops in the U.S., including Kean University, last year the case has remained a arm during the attack – including one a balanced budget amendment by a step in placing our nation on a glide which is close to final approval for development of a campus in Wenzhou. priority for the Homicide Task Force that likely required at least the use of 300 to 132 vote. Sixteen years later path toward fiscal restraint and bring- and the Union Township Police De- a band-aid. There were also likely our nation faces a $15-trillion debt ing greater economic certainty to help partment. defensive wounds in the form of and the current U.S. House took a create the jobs we so desperately Westfield United Fund Grants $5,000 Born in Elizabeth, Ms. Zaleski moved scratches. disappointing step backward and need. The American people support a to Union 20 years from Cranford. She “No matter how small an inkling, if failed to act in a fiscally responsible balanced budget. But clearly in this To Raritan Valley Red Cross Chapter was a legal secretary for Schering there is someone who feels like they manner.” instance President Obama and a large WESTFIELD – The Westfield fund for clean-up kits and meals Plough Corp. in Kenilworth for 17 have information that can solve this In the New Jersey State Legisla- majority of my Democratic col- United Fund (WUF) approved an against future disasters.” years. case and give the family peace of ture, Rep. Lance said he led the fight leagues disagreed.” emergency grant of $5,000 to the The WUF grant will provide Over the last 12 months, members mind, we urge them to come for- Raritan Valley Chapter of the Ameri- $2,000 for hot meals that are pre- of the Task Force have consulted ward,” Mr. Romankow said. “A can Red Cross (RVRC) at its first pared and served by Red Cross work- members of the FBI’s Behavioral simple forensic test can exclude sus- Food Banks Receive $1.4 Mil. trustee meeting this fall. The funds ers and delivered to shelter sites Analysis Unit to help identify who pects quickly.” were earmarked for disaster kits and through their mobile feeding pro- might have murdered Ms. Zaleski. After the murder the killer remained hot meals for disaster victims in the gram. An additional $3,000 will be Given the forensic evidence recov- at Ms. Zaleski’s house for several To Purchase Healthy Foods wake of Hurricane Irene. used to purchase clean-up kits for ered and analyzed, the Task Force is hours and attempted to use her credit TRENTON – Lieutenant Gover- to the people they serve, in addition Volunteers from the Red Cross over 100 families, including mops, looking for a male suspect. Nearly card to purchase two specific elec- nor Kim Guadagno on Tuesday an- to their regular food distributions,” chapter, which is based in Westfield, brooms, and disinfectants and com- 100 people have been interviewed tronic items, including a MacBook nounced $1,363,600 in funding for Ms. Guadagno said. “But the state provided shelter, clean-up kits and fort supplies such as toiletries and and more than 80 men have been computer and an iPad. The transac- the state’s six food banks to purchase can’t do it alone. To tackle the hunger hot meals to hundreds of families in wash cloths. “The Westfield United cleared as potential suspects, in some tion was denied twice. healthy foods to feed the hungry this issue we need members of the com- Westfield and Cranford who were Fund is very fortunate to have funds cases by use of forensic testing. Anyone with information is urged holiday season. This funding will munity to continue to come forward displaced by power outages and in reserve to answer just such emer- “The fact is that Ms. Zaleski was a to contact Task Force Detective Rob- ensure food assistance for those in and donate food items, money and flooding following Hurricane Irene. gency appeals,” said Linda Maggio, very cautious person and was not in ert Henderson at (908) 347-2686. need and is the second payment of time to help our neighbors in need.” “As a longtime resident of WUF executive director. “Thanks to the habit of opening her door to strang- Anonymous calls can also be placed the fiscal year. The state has committed Westfield, it is easy to think disasters the generosity of so many ers. Through interviews we have to Union County Crime Stoppers at During the announcement in Hill- $6,818,000 in Fiscal Year 2012 for don’t happen here, but Hurricane Westfielders, we are able to provide learned that she was even hesitant to (908) 654-TIPS or via the Internet at side at the Community FoodBank of the Department of Agriculture’s State Irene and subsequent Tropical Storm assistance when and where it is open her door after dark to people she www.uctip.org. New Jersey, Ms. Guadagno and two Food Purchase Program (SFPP), Lee proved otherwise,” said Suzanne needed above and beyond the fund’s did know,” Mr. Romankow said. Tips that lead to an arrest and in- other Christie Admistration cabinet which is allocated on a quarterly Lutz, executive director of RVRC. regular allocations.” Last year, the “There were no signs of forced entry dictment are eligible for a reward up members took part in the basis to food banks to buy fresh “This grant allows us to replenish the Westfield United Fund contributed to her house, so it is possible and to $5,000. Administration’s ongoing “Season of fruits and vegetables and other nu- $35,000 to support the senior citizen Service” by volunteering at the food tritious foods for distribution to their transportation and handyman pro- bank packing bulk food into family network of more than 700 food pan- Blood Pressure grams provided by the Red Cross, Sheriff’s Officers Seek bags for distribution. The Community tries, homeless shelters and soup Screening to End which has been a WUF member FoodBank distributes 37 million kitchens. agency for over 50 years. pounds of food and groceries a year, This quarterly distribution of SFPP December 13 in SP Founded in 1937, the Westfield Donations for Kids in Need ultimately serving 1,500 non-profit funds includes 904,331 for Commu- SCOTCH PLAINS — The last of United Fund is currently pursuing its COUNTY — Union County erected a tree in the Union County programs including 436 programs nity FoodBank, $178,282 for Food the 2011 Blood Pressure Screening 75th anniversary fundraising cam- Sheriff’s Officers have set up their Courthouse featuring paper orna- served by its Partner Distribution Or- Bank of South Jersey (Pennsauken, Clinics, sponsored by the Scotch paign with a goal of reaching “Tree of Hope” in the Union County ments. Volunteers make the orna- ganizations. Through their combined Camden County), $141,667 for the Plains Health Department, will take $625,000 for distribution among 19 courthouse every holiday season for ments and write a particular gift on efforts, they assist 900,000 low-in- Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean place on Tuesday, December 13 from member agencies. For further infor- 14 years seeking donations of toys each one. come people in 18 of New Jersey’s 21 Counties (Neptune, Monmouth 10 a.m. to noon in the Scotch Plains mation or to donate, call (908) 233- and clothing for needy children “These caring officers do a tre- counties. County), $59,640 for Mercer Street Public Library, located on Bartle Av- 2113 or visit throughout the county. Each year the mendous job in helping these chil- “This funding comes at a critical Friends (Ewing, Mercer County), enue. westfieldunitedfund.org. response has been overwhelming. dren,” Sheriff Froehlich said. “Even time when local emergency feeding $50,786 for Southern Regional Food Those residents who are over the The “Tree of Hope” was first during tough economic and per- agencies are providing holiday meals Distribution Center (Vineland, age of 30 and smoke, or are over- Judy Richards Receives planted in 1997 when officers ap- sonal times, it is important not to Cumberland County), and $28,891 weight, or have a family history of proached Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and forget those kids who are less fortu- Reporting A Child for NORWESCAP (Phillipsburg, heart disease or diabetes, and who NJRA Legacy Award related troubling stories of children nate.” Hunterdon County). have not had their blood pressure WESTFIELD — Town resident who were going to experience a less Monetary donations to help provide Missing Would Be Law The amounts allocated to each of checked recently are particularly Judy Richards was honored on No- than happy holiday season. The chil- additional gifts are also being sought. TRENTON — Legislation un- the six emergency feeding opera- urged to attend the this free screening vember 28 by the New Jersey Restau- dren the officers encountered were Contributions of money (tax-de- der consideration in Trenton would tions are based on the number of which is open to all Scotch Plains rant Association (NJRA) as the re- homeless or living in shelters, were ductible), toys and clothing can be make it a felony for failing to re- people they serve and other criteria. residents. cipient of its 2011 Staff Legacy victims of domestic violence or medi- sent to: Union County Sheriff’s Of- port the disappearance of a child The first installment of $2,045,400 Nurse Michele Cole will be ad- Award. cally fragile. Their parents or guard- ficers Tree of Hope, Union County within 24 hours or for failing to was distributed to the food banks in ministering the blood pressure Ms. Richards is vice-president of ians did not have the financial ability Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Eliza- report a death of as child. The Sen- July and the remaining fund distri- screenings. For more information events and allied relations for the to provide holiday gifts. beth, N.J., 07207. For more infor- ate Law and Public Safety Com- butions are slated for February and contact Ms. Cole at (732) 827- NJRA and is retiring this month after Every year since the Sheriff and mation, call the “Tree of Hope” mittee approved the bill last week. May 2012. 2158. 16 years with the trade group. the “Tree of Hope” committee has hotline at (908) 629-2158. 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Get help from IN WESTFIELD, NJ 4:30 pm a local teen. THAN SIMPSONS BUILDERS 12/3 Grupo ñ Spanish Language Storytime 10:00 am Only Spanish spoken. Open to the public. “There’s a reason why” 0-6 yrs. Todd Simpson Annis 12/11 1:30 pm Origami Workshop-Beginners 908-232-6380 • www.simpsonsbuilders.com 12/11 2:30 pm Origami Workshop-Advanced A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2011 Page 3 Peyton's Garwood Accepting Bids for Peek at the Week Athletic Complex Contract In Politics By CHRISTINA HINKE thing to double as field maintenance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times (equipment) for the athletic field com- By Paul Peyton of GARWOOD – After a long de- plex.” He said the vehicles range in Christie Seeks Fed Aid for Towns of Summit. bate this year following a change cost from $14,000 to 17,000. For Cost From October Storm Somerset County Republicans will from Democrat to Republican-con- At last week’s meeting council Governor Chris Christie has asked have 35 days from January 10, the trolled governing bodies, the bor- members voted to adopt the consent President Barack Obama for a major date Mr. Biondi’s seat officially be- ough is getting set to see proposals agenda, which included authorizing disaster declaration for 11 counties, comes vcant, to name the new assem- from contractors interested in the upgrades of salary levels for three including Union County, for the cost bly member. borough’s athletic field project con- police patrolmen, awarding five of cleanup for the October 29 snow- Weinberg Takes Action to Oppose tract. grants to be deposited in the 2011 storm, nj.com has reported. Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act At the borough council’s Novem- municipal budget, amending the Federal funds are sought to reim- State Senator Loretta Weinberg (D- ber 22 meeting, Councilman Louis agreement with Musial Group, the burse towns and agencies for emer- 37, Teaneck) has introduced a legisla- Petruzzelli said 30 bids went out for architectural firm hired for the ath- gency work, debris clearance, and tive resolution condemning the “Na- the athletic field complex and that the letic field complex, and authorizing the repair or replacement of facilities tional Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act council was to take bids on Novem- the borough clerk to prepare a re- damaged by the storm and flooding. of 2011,” saying that the federal pro- ber 29. There was a mandatory pre- quest for proposals for borough at- Aid is sought for Bergen, Cape posal would undermine New Jersey’s bid meeting with the prospective con- torney, planner and engineering ser- May, Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, gun control laws and states’ traditional tractors on November 9. vices for the planning board. Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, role in deciding the best gun control WE WILL NEVER FORGET… Robert E. Jeans, Sr., left, commander of VFW On another matter, the council had The council also approved an an- Post 2230 in Kenilworth, Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, center, Union and Warren counties. strategies for each individual state. discussed earlier in the year to buy a nual maintenance agreement with and Master of Ceremonies Cheryl Vesselli participate at the dedication of the Detroit Mayor Seeks Concessions H.R. 822, known as the “National new snow removal vehicle. Council- SBP Industries for the firehouse gen- Robert E. Jeans, Sr. Veterans Memorial Park, located next to the Kenilworth From Unions; Layoffs Possible Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of man Keith Sluka said the council’s erator at a cost of $450 plus wattage. Veterans Center, on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2011. The park was dedicated Detroit’s Democratic Party mayor, 2011,” which was approved by a vote Streets and Roads Committee has The Garwood Board of Health is in honor of Cmdr. Jeans’ outstanding service to veterans and his community. David Bing, has called on a number of 272-154 in the House of Repre- recommended that the borough not seeking a new member, Council- of concessions fro the city’s labor sentatives on November 16, would to pursue the purchase this year. woman Sara Todisco said during unions, the Wall Street Journal has allow individuals with a permit to “It is an item we would have to her Public Health Committee re- Selling Home-Baked Goods Could reported. These include a 10 percent carry a concealed weapon in one state bond for. By the time that happens we port. wage cut, increases in employee con- the ability to carry a concealed are in the snow season,” he said. In addition, Mayor Patricia Become Legal In New Jersey tributions for health insurance, cuts weapon in every other state that al- Councilman Jim Mathieu, chair- Quattrocchi honored Keith Gallagher, TRENTON – New Jerseyans would at charity events and religious bake to pensioners and changes in work lows people to carry concealed weap- man of the finance committee, said church and community activities be permitted to sell home-baked sales, but cannot sell them at a farm- rules. The mayor has also threatened ons without having to reapply for a the borough is “looking to find some- chairman for the Garwood Knights goods directly to the consumer under ers’ market or other for-profit venue,” 1,000 layoffs of city workers. permit in each state. of Columbus, with an award for his legislation passed by the state Senate according to the bill’s sponsor, State Frenchtown Mayor Senator Weinberg noted that only Lance Meets With leadership in Hurricane Irene sup- Health, Human Services and Senior Senator Christopher Bateman (R-16, And Ex-WF Resident Loses seven Republicans voted against the port efforts in the borough. Mr. Citizens committee last week. Under Somerset). Four-term Frenchtown Mayor Ron legislation in the House despite the Top FDA Official Gallagher was able to gather five current state law, baking in a residen- Individuals would be allowed to Sworn, who was among the last dual fact that Republicans tend to favor WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. truckloads of food with help from tial kitchen and selling those goods is sell baked goods such as pies, cakes office holders in New Jersey, lost his states’ rights over federal regulation. Leonard Lance (R-7th) recently met students and scouts and $1,200 in gift illegal. and pastries, but would not be per- re-election bid last month to Demo- If approved, copies of the resolution with Dr. Jeffery Shuren, the director cards for people displaced by the “As it stands now, people are al- mitted to sell goods that require time crat challenger Warren Cooper. Mr. would be sent to leaders in the U.S. of Food and Drug Administration hurricane. lowed to sell their home-baked goods or temperature control for safety. Sworen, a former Westfield resident Senate and House of Representatives, (FDA)’s Center for Devices and Ra- who holds the posts of Frenchtown Governor Chris Christie and New diological Health, the nation’s top mayor and Hunterdon County free- Jersey’s Congressional delegation. FDA official who oversees the medi- holder, took only 33.6 percent of the First Democrat in 23 Years cal device industry. votes, nj.com reported. Mr. Cooper, a Sworn In As Bergen Clerk During a meeting with Dr. Shuren, reporter who covers Somerset County John Hogan has been sworn in as Rep. Lance expressed concern re- for the Messenger-Gazette of the new Bergen County clerk, re- garding the FDA’s slow approval pro- Somerville, won with 66 percent of placing Elizabeth Randall whom he cess for new medical devices and the vote. Frenchtown is located in defeated on Election Day. Mr. technology. The Seventh District law- Hunterdon County. Hogan, former Northvale mayor, is maker urged Dr. Shuren to provide Ciattarelli to Replace Biondi the first Democrat elected Bergen the medical device and technology Temporarily in Assembly clerk in 23 years. Ms. Randall, a industry more predictability and Assemblyman-elect Jack former New Jersey commissioner of transparency to help spur innovation. Ciattarelli has resigned from his seat banking and insurance and a ex- “New Jersey’s Seventh Congres- on the Somerset County Board of assemblywoman, had been serving sional District is the medicine chest Chosen Freeholders pending his as clerk since January after she re- of the world and a global leader in the move to temporarily replace to re- placed current Bergen County Ex- medical device and technology in- place the late Assemblyman Peter ecutive Kathleen Donovan, who had dustry,” Rep. Lance during the meet- Biondi, who died two days after his served 22 years as clerk. ing in his Capitol Hill office. “The reelection. He had had been diag- Barney Frank Retiring After FDA’s approval process for medical nosed with non-Hodgkin’s lym- Sixteen Terms in Congress devices and medical technology needs phoma a year before his death. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) said much greater transparency and pre- Mr. Ciattarelli will take Mr. Tuesday that he would retire at the dictability. Doing so would further Biondi’s seat until January 10 when end of 2012 after 16 terms in Con- spur innovation and help job growth he will begin his two-year term in the gress. In response, syndicated col- not only in New Jersey, but across the other seat representing the 16th legis- umnist and political commentator nation.” lative district . He is replacing Denise Charles Krauthammer commented, For his part, Rep. Lance, who serves Coyle, whose hometown of Basking “I would say that (Rep. Frank’s re- on the House Energy and Commerce Ridge was redistricted into District tirement) the best thing, most impor- Health Subcommittee, will be work- 21, which is represented by Assem- tant thing he has ever done to prevent ing on these issues as the committee blyman Jon Bramnick of Westfield the (financial) crash ever happening begins the reauthorization of the and Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz again is what he did today.” Medical Device User Fee Act. Because stroke knows

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Members of: To Groups Like Rake and Hoe Club Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce I attended the dedication of the local arts Coordinator for Union with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Blue Star Memorial Marker at County Office of Cultural and Heri- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Shadowlawn Park at Rahway and tage Affairs, I had the privilege to sharp enough to discern this deception of Shadowlawn Avenues on Veterans work with many non-profit organiza- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Day. I was so moved by the cer- tions. We should never forget the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 emony, I felt the need to share my incredible services, comfort and as- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If feelings with the community. First, I sistance the non-profit community POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of want to commend the Rake and Hoe delivers to all of us in one way or free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Club of Westfield and all the indi- another – either to us directly or to a All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. viduals involved in the project of the family member or friend. I am sure come from the board game Diction dedication of a Blue Star Memorial we can all think of ways in which we Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Marker at Shadowlawn Park. are impacted. There are approxi- There is an incredible history to the mately 30,000 non-profit organiza- 1. Greffier – A recorder or registrar Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Ungulate – Having hoofs COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Blue Star Memorial, which began in tions in the State of New Jersey. In 1944 by New Jersey Garden Clubs Westfield, the list is endless. There 3. Venatic – Fond of or living by Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly hunting EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS and evolved to a national project of are cultural organizations who pro- 4. Depascent – Feeding The National Garden Clubs. Rake vide the essential nourishment of and Hoe planned a very lovely dedi- music, theater and other arts; history GRELOT SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe cation at which time they recognized organizations helping us preserve, 1. A small bell similar to a sleighbell One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 all past and present veterans and in- maintain and share our important his- 2. A lap cloth worn by a bishop when troduced Westfield veterans in atten- tory; organizations that help preserve he sits during the celebration of Mass 3. A small salt-water crustacean that dance who have served in the mili- and care for our parks and down- bores into timber under water and de- Avoid Black Friday, the Grinch and tary. Distinguished state and local town; and social service agencies stroys it officials were among those who which provide essential services to 4. A harem slave spoke. various sectors of the community. All DESMACHYME Poltergeist – Consider Thrift Shops For those who attended the cer- of these organizations and agencies 1. The hard, protective outer layer of stopping in one of the several thrift shops and peruse. emony, it reminded us of the respect require the dedication of board mem- an insect Our residents behaved themselves far better than and appreciation we owe to all veter- bers and volunteers. I encourage ev- 2. In zoology, a group of bloodsucking those from the stories we hear of Black Friday, such There are fine items there you may wish to purchase ans who have helped preserve and eryone to select a group that interest bats, native of Central and South America as in California, where a lady (loosely termed) as gifts for others. Terrific volunteers operate these protect our freedom. Events such as you and volunteer – if you cannot 3. The connective tissue of sponges 4. An order of mollusks having irregu- pepper sprayed 20 others to get first grabs at so- stores and the revenue goes to charities. These stores this also call attention to the enor- volunteer, consider making a dona- lar hinged teeth called bargains – and where a midnight shopper was also accept donations – items that one no longer mous contributions local non-profit tion. DITOKOUS robbed at gunpoint outside a mall near San Fran- needs or wants. These items are probably needed or organizations make to the commu- Finally, remember and respect the 1. Producing two eggs or young at one nity. It is important for everyone to contributions that these organizations time cisco. It dismays us to learn of such disgraceful wanted by others. Check your closets and seldom- recognize and appreciate the contri- do to make us the community that we 2. Repetitious behavior from our fellow human beings. opened drawers for such items. Give them away and butions of all non-profit organiza- are. Where would we be if they could 3. Agitated; excited True, our roads were jammed last Friday, when receive a warm feeling in return. tions, such as Rake and Hoe and the not continue? Their existence is in 4. Rich; wealthy LAGARTO many rushed to the shopping frenzy. They seemed to Some thrift shops locally include: many other organizations in our com- our hands. munity who serve the citizens in nu- 1. A type of inexpensive cigar 1 - The Jumble Store, 110 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, Paula Long 2. In music, slow and gentle have a good time and comportment was within merous ways. bounds. (908) 276-0222; operated by the Junior League of Westfield 3. A rabbit or hare During my 12 years serving as the 4. Spanish for alligator The tone of Christmas has morphed for some into Elizabeth-Plainfield. They support community an obsession to buy, a fear of missing giving that projects. 2011 Blue Devils Are Best Football perfect gift or perhaps being forlorn over the thought 2 - Westfield Service League Thrift Shop and Letters to of a sparse sprinkle of packages underneath the Consignment Shop, both located at 114 Elmer Street, Team I’ve seen In WF in 19 Years the Editor family tree. To others, it might just be the sport of Westfield, (908) 233-2530 (thrift shop)/(908) 232- To the 2011 Blue Devil Football I’ve seen in this town in 19 years. shopping – the ecstasy of victory and the “agony of 1223 (consignment shop). Proceeds are donated Team, especially the Class of 2012, I How many records broken?! With Why Does Obama defeat.” Heaven forbid should one discover having back into the community and local charities. just had to write to thank you boys for every spectacular play, you earned to the incredible enjoyment you’ve be called “the best”… so, until an- Support Occupy Mobs? paid more for something than others did – even 3 - Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift given me over the years. I have fol- other team proves otherwise…that is Obama supports the Occupy mobs: though realizing later that it may have never been Shop, 1730 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, (908) lowed you since about 4th grade as what you’ll always be to me! “You are the reason I ran for office.” something one would otherwise buy during times of 322-5420. Proceeds are donated back into the com- my daughter’s classmates, and by 6th To “my” seniors…thanks for play- How utterly shameful of our Oc- sanity. munity via local charities. grade, it was clear you were the ones ing every moment like it were your cupy White House President to sup- Nearly everyone wants to give presents and re- 4 - The Hope Chest, 26 Prospect Street, Westfield, who would restore glory to Westfield last —take that into the future and port those who, amongst other re- football. Many have noted your lack you will be successful at whatever pugnant behavior, defecate in public, ceive them this time of year. Some avoid the chaos by (908) 233-9973, operated by the Center for Hope of size, but I always knew — don’t you do. I hope you all go on to pursue violently attack police officers, cover shopping online, although most prefer shopping at Hospice and Palliative Care Auxiliary. Proceeds watch their size — watch their hearts! the dreams and happiness you so up rapes and other sexual assaults, their local businesses. We encourage this. Whatever subsidize hospice care for patients. I’ve been watching football for many deserve because you’re not just amaz- pass out Communist propaganda, method employed, it is vital for all to not be the 5 - Best Friend Thrift Shop, 1750 East Second years…and I’ve never seen a team ing players, you are also a bunch of burn the American flag and gleefully Grinch and to shed any hint of feeling guilty from Street, Scotch Plains, (732) 388-8930. Proceeds with more heart! I believed in you nice guys. I’ll miss watching you — sing “Fu** the USA.” from day 1 this season and never thanks for the memories. Mark Kalinowski overlooking someone. In the final analysis of the benefit homeless animals awaiting adoption and gave up on you. Your loyal fan, clamor, there is a good feeling from giving and being cared for by the Best Friend rescue group. Clifton I know after Bayonne and Plainfield Ruth Maloney receiving. There are many other organizations you may wish you may have some naysayers, but Westfield Presidental Elections There may be a way to enhance and rejuvenate the to consider. In doing so, one may elevate their inner the truth is you are still the best team spirit of Christmas and the joy of giving. We suggest spirit (not meaning poltergeist, of course). Abuse Air Force One Councilman LoGrippo Updates Public Article II, Section I of the United States Constitution states, “The executive power Sunset Pl. Residents Should Come Up shall be vested in a President of the United On The Westfield Debris Cleanup States of America.” Just wanted to share the latest up- from trees overhanging streets and The President, any President, is also a With Funds to Close Street, Not Taxpayers date from the Town [Westfield] re- sidewalks. The organic storm debris politician. garding the clean up of the debris collection, then, could not commence But what can justify hard earned tax- Some residents of Sunset Place have asked Scotch a worthy project, let the residents of this street hire from the autumn snowstorm. until November 7. By November 14, payer money being used to finance a President’s politically charged events Plains Mayor Nancy Malool and the township coun- the lawyers and engineers to design the plans and Regarding storm debris removal the leased equipment was placed into away from Washington, D.C.? Between cil to permanently close the street, which is located get approvals. Then, the Sunset residents should operations, Sections 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and service. Referring to the map and the the period January 1 and January 17 between Park and Union Avenues near the Moun- come up with all the money to implement the 9 have been completed. Storm debris size of the areas that have been com- when Presidents were seeking re-elec- crews are currently in Sections 4 and pleted, the Department of Public tion, President Clinton used Air Force tain Avenue/Route 22 overpass. project. The township should stay out of the financ- 10, with leaf crews to follow. The Works has made tremendous One to fly to 40 events involving 24 days, In our interview with Mayor Malool, she said she ing. Keep it off the backs of the Scotch Plains time it is taking to pick up the debris progress. President George W. Bush used Air Force wants homeowners of the street assessed for the taxpayers. At best, this project only benefits a is evidence of the magnitude of the The leaf collection map [pdf] for One to fly to 49 events using 34 days, and task at hand – there is a massive your reference can be found at President Obama used Air Force One to work, which is estimated at $30,000. But that dozen or so families. fly to 54 events using 42 days. (“Obama would mean the township would borrow the money Isn’t it time for government to stop borrowing volume of debris, much more than www.westfieldnj.gov/. was generated by Hurricane Irene. The town appreciates that the ex- Swing-State Visits Surpass Presidential to pay for the project that Sunset residents would money? Government can’t do everything — and Record,” Jonathan Weisman and Carol You may not be aware that the De- traordinary autumn storm and its af- E. Lee, The Wall Street Journal, Novem- pay over 10 years. the less government does beyond the necessities, partment of Public Works was en- termath has called for its residents to ber 28,2011, front page) In our view, this is the wrong approach. If this is the better, so it seems. That’s how we see it. gaged in emergency operations until exercise due caution and extreme Air Force One, the huge 747 Presiden- November 4, following PSE&G as patience. tial jet plane, is very expensive to fly. they removed power lines entangled Rest assured, the town is commit- Add to this cost the cost of security and in the trees, many blocking road- ted to providing disposal assistance Presidential staff time. This is rather a ways. Only until PSE&G completed to its residents and conclude its an- large bill for the United States Depart- their work could the DPW clear the nual leaf collection operations as thor- ment of the Treasury to pay! A President’s political party should town’s debris from the affected road- oughly and as quickly as possible. pay for his using Air Force One to fly to ways. Mark LoGrippo political events. They were also engaged in remov- 3rd Ward Councilman More serious yet is the question of ing numerous dangerous “danglers” Westfield whether the President is “minding the store.” Shouldn’t a President in the Oval New Jersey Dem Party Chair Solicits Office be working with Congress to solve the many serious problems facing the United States? And as well with the Input on Education Debate diplomatic corps regarding the serious As the debate over New Jersey’s tions on what needs to be considered foreign policy problems our country education system continues across as we move forward in this debate faces? our state, your ideas and input are over our children’s future. Submit Nor is it sufficient an argument that a needed now, more than ever. your ideas to President with modern means of commu- nication can from a distance stay fully in Recently, I hosted representatives [email protected]. touch with Congress. Nothing replaces of New Jersey’s education commu- We need to ensure this process the personal one on one relationship a nity for a roundtable discussion on isn’t about ideology, but rather about President and Congress must have to the state of public education in New making education better and your work out the often intricate details of Jersey. feedback is crucial to crafting a plan public policy problem solutions. The event, held at the Edward J. that works. There are a variety of It is hard to believe that “the buck stops Bloustein School of Planning and opinions and it’s essential that we here,” as President Truman was one to Public Policy in New Brunswick, bring everyone to the table in order to say, when a President is so far away from examined education initiatives and develop the best solutions. his desk and the government of which he is the chief executive officer, in order to issues expected to be part of the up- Thank you for everything you do. campaign for re-election. coming legislative debate. Represen- I look forward to your suggestions. tatives of various constituencies in- Stephen Schoeman John Wisniewski Westfield volved in and/or affected by the state’s Chair, NJ Democratic Party education policies, along with mem- bers of the general public were in- vited to participate in and observe the WHAT SNOW? roundtable discussion. Prior to the discussion, participants heard from Dr. David Driscoll, chair- man of the President’s National As- Your State Legislators sessment Governing Board, past president of the Council of Chief ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, State School Officers and former Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. commissioner of education in Mas- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, sachusetts. Dr. Driscoll discussed his (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. experience in Massachusetts when Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) that state implemented its landmark 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail education reform law. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] What we need now is input from (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] you! I am asking for your sugges- Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] Union County Freeholders 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Elizabeth, New Jersey Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] (908) 527-4200 (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] 7th Congressional District Deborah Scanlon, chair Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] DECEMBER, 2010 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2011 Page 5 Deficit Reduction Super-Committee Economy and Consequences: America Failure Was Better Than Alternative Letters to the Editor Can Only Build Way Out of Collapse This past Monday, the deficit reduc- between $1.4 to $1.6 trillion a year versus As a constituent of Mr. Lance, hav- With China now having the fastest tion “super committee” announced their $459 billion deficit spending in 2008. Governor Christie: ‘The President ing attended his town-hall meetings high-speed train in the world, America failure to reach a deal to cut $1.2 trillion Looking forward, it is projected that defi- – for which I thank him by the way: has not even one line that meets the over the next 10 years from deficit spend- cit spending will exceed $1 trillion per that’s not an easy thing to do these qualifications of high-speed. Deficit ing. Now $1.2 trillion of mandatory cuts year for the next two years and for defi- Knew That It Was Doomed’ will supposedly go into effect commenc- cits to exceed $500 billion per year for the Editor’s Note: The following is a We all know what the solutions to days – I have listened to what he has reduction, even dressed up in a Tho- ing in 2013. Who really believes this will next five years. Spending as a percent of transcript of Governor Chris these problems are, we’ve done them to say. But now I have two kids enter- mas Jefferson outfit, presents an happen given Congress’s and the White the GDP has been approximately 25 per- Christie’s video remarks this week. in New Jersey in many areas, but we ing the work force, so these days I ominous foreshadowing of our next House’s ability to change this? cent in 2009, 2010 and 2011 from the ***** don’t have the political will to get listen extra carefully to any sugges- 50 years. These are complicated prob- Rigid adherence to political party ide- historic norm of around 18-20 percent. It “I believe that the Occupy move- them done. And in New Jersey, the tions that will shape their future in lems and they deserve great attention ology by both Republican and Demo- has not been this high since World War ment and the Tea Party movement reason why they got things done is uncertain times. The drumbeat of to the detail of our country’s future. cratic Party members in the committee is II. No respected source disagrees with deficit reduction as a one size fits all The current Administration has cut being blamed for the failure. Which po- the assessment that government spend- come -- their genesis -- is from the because I called people into a room same feeling, which is an anger that and said we’re going to solve this solution concerns me. It sounds like the heart out of NASA, ended the litical party has the better arguments for ing is on an unsustainable growth path. a ‘message’ posing as a solution. space shuttle program, cut funding their position? – which platform is better The federal debt has risen in three government can’t get things done. problem and I had people of good for America’s future well being. [Who years from $10 trillion to $15 trillion And so, now, that is the last similarity will on the other side who said they So I found it fitting that Mr. Lance’s for the Army Corps of Engineers, and are] unfettered by concern for re-elec- now. The total USA debt now equals 100 between the Tea Party movement and believed it was their obligation, re- deficit message was sandwiched be- crippled the funding of advanced tion, by compassion for or favoring this percent of our GDP. This is the highest the Occupy movement. gardless of party, to get done things tween two articles [The Westfield energy innovation including nuclear, group or that group, by staying in line since WW II and is a dangerous statistic. But I believe that the cause for their like pension and benefit reform. That Leader] – one on page one and one among other ‘reductions’ that are with the party position – any of this crap. For perspective, France has a debt level anger comes from the same place. Mayor Redd can tell you personally on a following page, that give an idea quickly sending us backwards. You This is not ideological. Focus must be on equal to 82 percent of its GDP and is They look at Washington, D.C. and how it’s helping her and her budget of what happens when we talk about can’t slash your way out of a collapse cool, calculated logic, common sense, perceived to be in financial trouble. fiscal responsibility as a ‘message’ – something we are learning the hard reasoning and actual historical examples. Greece’s debt equals 145 percent of its they look at a President who is a situation in Camden. bystander in the Oval Office. You Why the President of the United without details or consequences in way. You can only build your way The six Republicans on the committee GDP and it is now virtually bankrupt the real world. The first on page one out. reportedly were strong advocates of steep with rioting in the streets and Italy is at know, I was angry this weekend lis- States refuses to do this is astonish- entitlement cuts (Medicare, Medicaid and 118 percent and is now suffering from tening to the spin coming out of the ing to me. I mean, you know, if he is about the under-funding of the I encourage Mr. Lance to think Social Security) and conceded modest – loss of world financial confidence. administration about the failure of wanted to run for Senate again and Army Corp of Engineers, and the carefully about the contraction of the $250 billion – increases in tax revenues It seems obvious that the USA has not the Super Committee. And that the just be 1 of 100, I’m sure he could flooding that followed in our com- real economy and the consequences to reach the deficit reduction goal. The been heading in a good direction the last President knew that it was doomed have gotten reelected over and over munities here. The other is on the of blanket deficit reduction. With the tax revenue increase they proposed was three years. When normal people/house- for failure so he didn’t get involved. again in Illinois. When you’re presi- problems of the funding of the trans- help of the words of the renowned Dr. from tax code reform through closing so- holds experience a decline in income Well then what the hell are we paying dent, it’s kind of what I was talking Hudson tunnels, noting that the Phil: “How’s that working for ya?” called “loop holes.” The six Democrats they cut back spending to stay in balance. economy of New Jersey is dependent favored minor entitlement programs cuts What does the U.S. government do? you for? It’s doomed for failure so about before, you know 41, 21 and 1, Paul Schwartz I’m not getting involved? well he’s the one in Washington. And on solving that problem. Westfield and reaching the deficit reduction goal Spend more. That simply does not make Mr. Lance wonders whether lead- primarily through higher tax rates on the sense. While taxes-vs.-entitlement has Well, what have you been doing he’s got to get something done here. wealthy. been debated on philosophical grounds exactly? I mean, I will tell you that I And it’s not good enough just to say ership will pass to China in the fu- So there it is. This is the same old for decades, we are on the verge of finan- think both parties deserve blame for well, I’ll get it done after the elec- ture, and it is instructive to remember taxes-vs.-entitlements ideological gap that cial destruction. what’s going on in Washington, D.C., tion.” that a mere 50 years ago China was has existed between the two parties in our The Democrats’ positions in the super both parties do. They’re spending an extremely poor, rural country. Fifty country for decades. Only now this de- committee clearly head us in the direc- Chris Christie years later they are building bridges, more time talking at each other than New Jersey Governor bate has taken on new intensity due to: tion of the Europe model whose coun- talking with each other. dams, high-speed rail lines – the kinds sluggish economic growth/high unem- tries are currently suffering the historical of things, that currently, and sadly, ployment rate, the federal deficit spend- effects of overspending, high taxation, we are not. What we might be in- ing around $1.5 trillion a year, total fed- overly generous entitlements and slow Senator Scutari Proposes Changes to structed on here, is that in a 50-year eral debt outstanding of $15 trillion and economic growth (not good). Three re- time span, a country can change from the presidential election next year. Since cent country bailouts, riots in the streets Marriage License to Promote Business the Republicans gained control of the and economic chaos. Never before have a backward to an industrialized coun- House last November and with it the we had democratic country examples of TRENTON - State Senator Nicho- lished in 1934, makes it cumbersome try and that same time span of 50 To Reach Us ability to stalemate the federal govern- what happens if you go you down the las Scutari (D-22, Linden) on Tues- for out-of-state consumers to plan years can also see a country begin to E-Mail - [email protected] ment, the government has been dead- path that the Democrats are advocating. day introduced legislation to modify weddings at New Jersey’s many tour- reverse its course and head down the Phone - (908) 232-4407 locked. This has become an increasingly In Europe, only Germany, which dra- the state’s marriage license require- ism destinations, depriving local road to de-industrialization, quicker For more information, see uncomfortable position. matically modified this course of action a ments in hopes of giving New Jersey’s economies of needed tourism dol- than you might think possible. www.goleader.com/help Which party has the better grounds for few years ago, is financially sound today. tourism and hospitality industry a lars. their steadfast positions? The Democrats Why anyone would want us to go in competitive advantage over states In addition, the bill broadens resi- maintain that tax revenues need to be that direction makes no sense to me. The increased as the primary deficit reduction Republicans’ positions to moderately across the region and the country. dency requirements for New approach, exclusively by raising taxes on raise taxes through reform of the tax code “New Jersey is home to scores of Jerseyans applying for marriage and the wealthy. They want “everyone” to and focus on cutting entitlement spend- premier wedding venues and first- civil union licenses. Under current pay their far share. To Democrats “ev- ing are clearly not in the direction of the class small businesses offering wed- law, residents must apply for a mar- eryone” means the wealthy and the shared European model. From a logical perspec- ding-related services,” Senator riage or civil union license in the sacrifice being advocated needs to come tive, keeping tax increases relatively low Scutari said. “By modernizing the municipality where either applicant from them not the 50 percent of Ameri- with a simplified tax code is more pro- process of filing for a license, we will resides. The legislation would allow cans who currently pay no federal taxes. growth. The Republican approach will make our state even more attractive residents to apply for licenses in the The Republicans were resistant to rais- be more small business friendly and thus to out-of-state consumers. Ultimately, municipality where the wedding cer- ing taxes mostly because the country’s more likely to encourage economic economy is too weak, let alone the small growth that should lead to increased tax this will help to create jobs at our emony is to be performed. business owners that the tax rate increase revenues (without higher tax rates). small businesses and to boost our Neighboring states requirements: will target who are the primary job cre- By this assessment, I am quite happy local economy.” Pennsylvania (72-hour waiting pe- ators. Republicans say that it is the that the super committee failed and that The legislation, S-3122, would riod), New York (24 hours), Dela- government’s entitlement spending the Republican Party has been able to eliminate the current mandatory 72- ware (24 hours), and Maryland (48 Fanwood Public Works Garage growth rate that is unsustainable. deadlock the government. I would rather hour waiting period for issuance of a hours). Connecticut and Rhode Is- 270 North Avenue, Fanwood The facts are that in the three years the Republican Party be accused of being marriage or civil union license after land are the only states in the north- since 2008, federal spending has increased the “Party of No” as the Democrats say, an application is made, giving New east with no waiting period. Twenty- December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 — 9 am to 3 pm $500-$700 billion above what it was in rather than the “Party of Wrong.” Jersey a competitive edge over neigh- seven other states do not require a December 24 — 9 am to 12 noon 2008 with tax revenues down between Richard Sauerwein boring states. According to the Sena- minimum waiting period for issuing $350 to $420 billion because of the reces- Westfield Sponsored by Rotary of Fanwood Scotch Plains sion. The result has been deficit spending tor, the current waiting period, estab- a marriage or civil union license. Page 6 Thursday, December 1, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF United Fund Awards POLICE BLOTTER $5,000 Grant to Red Cross WESTFIELD – The Westfield mobile feeding program. An addi- Westfield Friday, November 25, police took into United Fund (WUF) approved an tional $3,000 will be used to pur- Wednesday, November 23, Karen custody an individual who had exposed emergency grant of $5,000 to the chase clean-up kits for more than 100 McMillan Hernandez, 44, of Elizabeth himself to people at a museum in the Raritan Valley Chapter of the Ameri- families, including mops, brooms and was arrested on the 1200 block of West Watchung Reservation. According to can Red Cross (RVRC) at its first disinfectants and comfort supplies South Avenue and charged with posses- police, the individual said he had dis- trustee meeting this fall. The funds such as toiletries and washcloths. sion of less than 50 grams of suspected robed because his clothes became smelly were earmarked for disaster kits and “The Westfield United Fund is very marijuana. She was processed and re- after he went hiking in the reservation. hot meals for disaster victims in the fortunate to have funds in reserve to leased with a summons. He seemed confused and did not know wake of Hurricane Irene. answer just such emergency appeals,” Friday, November 25, Leonor what day it was and was turned over to Volunteers from the Red Cross chap- said Linda Maggio, WUF executive Villanueva, 52, of Old Bridge was ar- the Union County Police Department. ter, which is based in Westfield, pro- director. “Thanks to the generosity of rested on three outstanding traffic war- Friday, November 25, Carl R. Hunter, rants pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at Jr., 25, of Plainfield was arrested after a vided shelter, clean-up kits and hot so many Westfielders, we are able to North and Lenox Avenues. The war- motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for alleg- meals to hundreds of families in provide assistance when and where it rants were from Old Bridge, for $500; edly driving with a suspended license. He Westfield and Cranford who were dis- is needed, above and beyond the Matawan, for $228, and Newark, for was processed and released at the scene. placed by power outages and flooding Fund’s regular allocations.” $500. She was transported to police Friday, November 25, Anthony T. following the hurricane. Last year, the WUF contributed headquarters, processed and released Christian, 24, of Union was arrested for “As a longtime resident of $35,000 to support the senior citizen HONORING OUR VETS…Sam Mills, left, Claire Butler and Mike Ehrgott, all veterans of the World War II Army Air Corps, as it was known then, were among on her own recognizance by all three allegedly driving with a suspended li- Westfield, it is easy to think disasters transportation and handyman pro- the guests at the Veterans Day brick dedication ceremony November 11 at the jurisdictions. cense and on a warrant out of Maplewood don’t happen here, but Hurricane grams provided by the Red Cross, historic Hetfield House in Mountainside. Lieutenant Butler, in her 90s, still fits Friday, November 25, Ricardo Dias, after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Irene and subsequent Tropical Storm which has been a WUF member into her uniform. The bricks were installed along the walkway to the 1760s 36, of Hoboken was arrested on an Saturday, November 26, Kenneth Lee proved otherwise,” said Suzanne agency for over 50 years. building. outstanding Westfield traffic warrant in Farmer, 32, of Irvington was arrested Lutz, executive director of RVRC. Founded in 1937, the Westfield the amount of $86 after turning himself for allegedly driving with a suspended “This grant allows us to replenish the United Fund currently is pursuing its in at police headquarters. He was pro- license and on multiple warrants after a fund for clean-up kits and meals 75th anniversary fund-raising cam- Historical Society to Recall cessed and released on posted bail. motor vehicle stop on Route 22. against future disasters.” paign, with a goal of reaching $625,000 Friday, November 25, a resident of Saturday, November 26, Kevin Veliz, The WUF grant will provide $2,000 for distribution among 19 member the 500 block of Woodland Avenue 18, of South Plainfield, Gustavo for hot meals that are prepared and agencies. For further information or to Pearl Harbor at Luncheon reported being the victim of identity Alasdias, 23, of South Plainfield and served by Red Cross workers and donate, contact the Fund at (908) 233- WESTFIELD – Pearl Harbor Day A financier, Mr. Jersey has held theft. Someone attempted to open mul- Nestor Delgadillo, 19, of Plainfield were delivered to shelter sites through its 2113 or visit westfieldunitedfund.org. tiple credit cards in the victim’s name. arrested and charged with armed rob- will be remembered at the First multiple positions in finance dur- Saturday, November 26, Salvador bery. Police responded to a request for Wednesday Luncheon of the ing his career, including with the Rivera-Santos, 35, of Plainfield was ar- mutual aid from the Springfield Police Author-Activist to Address Westfield Historical Society on De- Vanguard Group, Morgan Stanley, rested on three outstanding traffic war- Department after a Route 22 conve- cember 7, with a presentation of RBC Capital Markets and CIBC, rants pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at nience store located in Springfield was early Colonial and United States but has spent most of the last 10 Central and East South Avenues. The robbed at gunpoint. According to po- Westfield Hadassah Chapter flags by Ira Jersey, president of the years as a strategist in Fixed In- warrants were from Fanwood, for $265; lice, the responding Mountainside of- Westfield Chapter of the Sons of come Research at Credit Suisse. Red Bank, for $201, and Plainfield, for ficer arrived after two units from Spring- WESTFIELD – The Westfield chap- Jerusalem library, consulted histori- the American Revolution (SAR). In addition to being president of $150. He was transported to police head- field had already conducted a motor ter of Hadassah will host its “Latkes ans and used rare maps to study the The program will be held at noon at the SAR, Mr. Jersey is a board mem- quarters, processed and released on posted vehicle stop. The officer from and Literature” meeting on Monday, architecture of Jerusalem. Echo Lake Country Club, located ber of the Association of Blauvelt bail on the Red Bank and Plainfield war- Mountainside observed a semi-auto- December 19, at 12:30 p.m., featuring “The subject of women’s oppres- at 515 Springfield Avenue in Descendants and a Friend of the rants and released on his own recogni- matic handgun, as well as two cashier award-winning author sion in religious soci- Westfield. Holland Society. zance per the Fanwood Municipal Court. tills, on the front passenger floorboard, Talia Carner upon the re- ety is not only a thing Mr. Jersey, a vexillologist, will All those wishing to attend the Saturday, November 26, Victor at which time he pulled Valiz from the lease of her third novel, of the past,” says Ms. present each flag individually as he luncheon are asked to make a reser- Wikander, 24, of South River was ar- vehicle, placed him under arrest and “Jerusalem Maiden” Carner. “Millions of explains the meaning and symbol- vation by calling (908) 233-2930 rested and charged with driving while searched his person, which revealed a (HarperCollins, June women today live in ism of the various flags used by the by noon on Monday, December 5. intoxicated (DWI) pursuant to a motor large bundle of cash held together by a 2011). religiously oppressing American colonies and the early The cost of the luncheon is $21 for vehicle stop at Myrtle Avenue and Bou- rubber band. The speaking event societies – or ones that flags of the United States used members and $26 for non-mem- levard. He was processed and released All three suspects were transported exploit religion against to a sober adult. to the Springfield Police Department will be held at Temple throughout the region. bers, including gratuity. Saturday, November 26, a burglary headquarters, processed and turned over Emanu-El, located at women. It doesn’t help was reported at a Karen Terrace resi- to the Union County jail. 756 East Broad Street that all too often, in dence, in which one or more unidenti- Scotch Plains in Westfield, and will in- these same societies, Imperial Brass to Perform fied persons removed unknown items Monday, November 21, a resident of clude a book signing. It women are kept illit- of an unknown value. Canterbury Drive reported that some- will be open to the pub- erate and are being Saturday, November 26, Alexander time overnight someone removed an air lic. Anyone interested in married off as child At Redeemer Lutheran Dearaujo, 21, of Elizabeth was arrested conditioner, valued at approximately attending is asked to Talia Carner brides.” pursuant to a motor vehicle stop on the $1,000, from the side of his house. contact Fran Burns at Ms. Carner was the WESTFIELD –Imperial Brass will General admission tickets are $15. 600 block of West South Avenue and Monday, November 21, a resident of (908) 353-5766 or publisher of Savvy Woman magazine present “Holiday Brass” on Saturday, Tickets are $10 for senior citizens charged with possession of a controlled Myrtle Avenue reported that sometime [email protected]. and a marketing consultant to For- December 17, at 7 p.m. at the Re- and $5 for children. For more infor- dangerous substance (CDS) and pos- over the last day someone removed his Ms. Carner will discuss “Princess tune 500 companies. A lecturer for deemer Lutheran Church, located at mation, visit imperialbrass.org or session of drug paraphernalia. Authori- wallet, containing multiple credit cards, or Prisoner” from “Jerusalem the Small Business Administration, 229 Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield. redeemerlutheranwestfield.com. ties identified the CDS as less than 50 which he had in a bag. Maiden.” In her novel, a young ul- she has participated in international Selections for the evening will include grams of suspected marijuana. Dearaujo Tuesday, November 22, a student at tra-Orthodox woman in Jerusalem women’s forums. Her first novel, “The Many Moods of Christmas,” a Tiny Tim Carol Night was transported to police headquarters. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School at the end of the Ottoman Empire “Puppet Child,” was listed in the Top medley of five Christmas carols by Upon further investigation, authorities reported that sometime during the day rule of the Holy Land struggles be- 10 Favorite First Novels 2002 Paul Negel; “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy On Tap This Monday discovered two outstanding Elizabeth someone entered her locker and re- tween her society’s religious dic- (BookBrowse.com) and launched a Anderson; “The Holly and the Ivy” SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD – warrants had been issued for Dearaujo, moved her phone, valued at approxi- tates and her passions. nationwide legislation. Ms. Carner’s and Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” Local residents are asked to leave with total bail of $468. He was pro- mately $200. second novel, “China Doll,” was the This holiday concert will mark the their porch lights on Monday evening, cessed and released on his own recog- Thursday, November 24, a resident In researching for this novel, Ms. nizance with summonses. of Fox Court reported that she had Carner gathered oral histories platform for her March 2007 presen- culmination of the 21st season for December 5, as neighborhood adult this ensemble, bringing a collection and children’s groups sing Christmas Sunday, November 27, a resident of hosted a party, and when the guests left, through interviews with elderly tation at the United Nations regard- the 800 block of Kimball Avenue re- she noticed that her pocketbook had women about the nuances of their ing infanticide in China. For addi- of contemporary and traditional brass carols and Hanukkah songs through- holiday compositions to concertgoers out the neighborhoods of Scotch ported the theft of an iPhone and an been taken. mothers’ lives, read hand-written tional information, visit the author’s iPod that were left unsecured at an Friday, November 25, a manager of a journals and letters at a specialized website, TaliaCarner.com. of all ages. Plains and Fanwood during the an- establishment on the 200 block of Clark Westfield Avenue convenience store The band is under the direction of nual Tiny Tim Carol Night. Street. The approximate value of the reported that at midnight two suspects The Family Law Department of Todd Nichols, in his first year with Donations will benefit the Tiny Tim theft is $350. entered the store, produced a handgun Imperial Brass. Mr. Nichols has an Fund, a non-profit organization that Sunday, November 27, Julie Jules, and demanded money. According to Dughi & Hewit Presents extensive background as a music edu- provides financial assistance to chil- 18, of Westfield was arrested on Lin- police, the suspects fled on foot after cator, conductor and performer. As a dren in Fanwood and Scotch Plains coln Road near Prospect Street on receiving an undetermined amount of conductor, he has performed at who are in need of medical care and charges of being a disorderly person, cash. Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Cen- cannot afford it. resisting arrest and obstruction of law Friday, November 25, a resident of ter, amongst other venues across the Anyone seeking an application for pursuant to a motor vehicle accident Frank Street reported that sometime country. As a musician, he has per- a child in need of assistance or who investigation. She was transported to overnight someone removed the screen formed with ensembles such as the would like to make a tax-deductible police headquarters, processed and re- from the basement window but entry Lincoln Center Chamber Orchestra donation is asked to write to: The Tiny leased on her own recognizance with was not gained. as well as contemporary artists such Tim Fund, P.O. Box 181, Fanwood, summonses. Friday, November 25, Tiffany as Ray Charles, Marvin Hamlisch N.J. 07023 or to call Barbara Anilo, Sunday, November 27, Dennis Jack- Hamilton, 24, of Plainfield was arrested and Billy Joel. current president, at (908) 322-4422. son, 20, of Willingboro was arrested after a motor vehicle stop on East Sec- pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at ond Street on an outstanding $113 For All Your Business, Tax North and Hillcrest Avenues and Scotch Plains warrant. She was trans- charged with possession of CDS, which ported to police headquarters, processed & Financial Needs police identified as less than 50 grams and released. of suspected marijuana. He was trans- Saturday, November 26, a resident of ported to police headquarters, processed Hill Top Road reported that sometime and released with a summons. overnight someone scratched the side Sunday, November 27, Matthew of his motor vehicle while it was parked Piedl, 24, of Springfield was arrested in front of his house. and charged with DWI pursuant to a Sunday, November 27, Ashemba Wil- motor vehicle stop at the intersection of liams, 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested South Avenue and Sussex Street. He and charged with disorderly conduct Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. was processed and released on his own after police responded to a report of a recognizance to a responsible adult. large fight on Richmond Street. Accord- Mountainside ing to police, the officer observed Will- 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates Tuesday, November 22, Kasin T. iams yelling obscenities and stating that Casey, 32, of Plainfield was arrested he was not going to leave the area. He All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce following a motor vehicle stop on Route was transported to police headquarters, including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of 22 on outstanding warrants out of processed and released. assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial Plainfield and Burlington County. 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She was 24, of Plainfield was arrested on an 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 Call for an appointment transported to police headquarters, pro- outstanding $1,200 Plainfield warrant (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com Visit our website at: www.sg-cpas.com cessed and released. after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Thursday, November 24, an officer He was transported to police headquar- responded to a Mountain Avenue gas ters, processed and released. 282 South Avenue, Suite 103 station on a dispute over $20 worth of Monday, November 28, Justin Wolf, Your Hometown Used Car Dealer gas. According to police, an individual 23, of Westfield was arrested and charged Fanwood New Jersey, 07023 ordered and was given $20 worth of gas with possession of suspected heroin af- but could not pay for it because she had ter a motor vehicle stop on South Av- Westfield Tel: 908-889-9500 left her purse at a home in Flemington enue. He was transported to police head- where she had Thanksgiving dinner. quarters, processed and released. “Experts In Special Order” The suspect said she would bring the Fanwood $20 to the station the next day after Wednesday, November 23, Alexander Need a special car? getting off work. Branch, III, 54, of Plainfield was arrested Thursday, November 24, police re- on an active warrant out of East Orange We’ll find it! sponded to a residence on Woodland after he was stopped for a motor vehicle Avenue on the report of a kitchen fire. violation on the 100 block of LaGrande According to police, a neighbor had Avenue. He was transported to police extinguished the fire, which was con- headquarters, processed and turned over tained to the stove, with a dry chemical to the East Orange Police Department. extinguisher. The fire department re- Wednesday, November 23, Ivan sponded and set up an exhaust fan to Lugo, 34, of Elizabeth was arrested on dissipate the smoke. an active warrant out of Elizabeth after Thursday, November 24, police re- a motor vehicle stop on the 30 block of sponded to a residence on Summit Road South Avenue. He was processed, posted on the report of a motor vehicle fire. bail and released. According to police, the owner of the Saturday, November 26, a resident of J.T. Auto Sales vehicle was attempting to contain the the 40 block of Arlene Court reported fire to the trunk of the vehicle. The fire that someone entered her unlocked Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 department arrived on the scene and motor vehicle and took a GPS and extinguished the fire. Police said a bat- jewelry valued at $1,140. Since 1976 tery situated in the trunk of the vehicle Saturday, November 26, a resident of email: [email protected] caused the fire, which resulted in heavy the 30 block of Poplar Place reported web: cars.com/jtautosales damage to the trunk and smoke damage that someone cut multiple strings of to the interior of the vehicle. Christmas lights. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2011 Page 7 Three-Part Forum on Israel IHM Plans Healing Mass, To Conclude December 11 Simbang Gabi Novena WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El discussion in the Jewish community SCOTCH PLAINS – As part of its Mary will decorate the church with invites the community to attend the regarding Israel. It will take place on Advent season preparations, the Im- lanterns hand-crafted by the children last in a three-part program entitled Sunday, December 11, at 4 p.m. at maculate Heart of Mary Parish will of the parish, depicting religious “Varied Voices of Israel,” designed to the temple, located at 756 East Broad host a Healing Mass this Saturday, themes and festooned with garlands. facilitate respectful and constructive Street in Westfield. December 3, at 11 a.m. in the Main Each evening through the close of Brad Gordon, director of Policy Church. Immaculate Heart of Mary the Novena on Friday, December 23, Space Still Available and Government Affairs for AIPAC is located at 1571 South Martine Av- will begin at 7 p.m. with a recitation (American Israel Public Affairs Com- enue in Scotch Plains. of the rosary in the Main Church. An For ‘Gingerbread’ mittee), will lead a discussion about Although the sacrament termed opportunity will be provided for spiri- WESTFIELD – Limited space is “Strengthening the U.S.-Israel Rela- “Anointing of the Sick” is normally tual Reconciliation, followed by a still available for “Gingerbread Sun- tionship: How can we impact the associated with the terminally ill, this celebration of the Mass. Each evening day” at the Miller-Cory House Mu- Jewish State?” Free and open to the Mass represents a broader outreach to will close with fellowship and light seum on December 4 between 1:30 public, this program will be spon- those who are troubled in body, mind refreshments in the downstairs audi- and 3:45 p.m. Children will make a sored by the Charles A. Kroloff Fund or spirit. While the Mass is a religious torium. All are welcome and there gingerbread house and one addi- for Jewish Learning. celebration, it will be free and open to will be no charge. tional craft to take home and will Mr. Gordon is AIPAC’s chief lob- all who feel a need for healing. The Novena is being coordinated hear stories featuring the sweet and byist and is responsible for working SANTA VISIT…Kate, Will, Christian and Luke Robinson of Cranford get ready Immaculate Heart of Mary will under the auspices of the Filipino- spicy treat. with members of Congress and their to tell Santa Claus their Christmas wishes. Families will have an opportunity to begin its annual nine-day Simbang American Working Committee of Members of the cooking commit- staffs on key legislation affecting the have breakfast with Santa and enjoy other festivities this Saturday, December 3, Gabi Novena on Thursday, Decem- Immaculate Heart of Mary. For addi- tee will prepare recipes over the U.S.-Israel relationship. These are from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Sherlock Hall at the Trinity Episcopal Church. The ber 15. Simbang Gabi, or “Evening tional information about these or other museum’s open hearth, using the spice the critical “safety latches” inserted church is located at North and Forest Avenues in Cranford. All are welcome. Mass,” has been an integral part of activities of the parish, call the parish or root as an ingredient, and gingery into law that help keep the Jewish Filipino culture since the coming of office at (908) 889-2100 or see the refreshments will be served. state safe and secure. They include Catholic missionaries to the Philip- parish website, ihmparish.net. The museum is located at 614 sanctions against Iran as well as the Rotary Club Luminary Sales pines from Spain centuries ago. Work- Mountain Avenue in Westfield. Res- more than $3 billion Israel receives ing fishermen and farmers would be Westfield Library ervations are required; requests must from the United States each year in called to pre-dawn Mass by the ring- be received by noon tomorrow, Fri- critical military aid. To Get Underway Saturday ing of the church bells, guided by Is Food Drive Site day, December 2. Admission is $4 For further information, contact FANWOOD – The Rotary Club of more (60 cents per kit for smaller hand-made lanterns lit by candles. WESTFIELD – Now through per child; accompanying adults may Carolyn Shane, executive director of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will once quantities). Kits include a candle To recall this tradition, the Filipino Wednesday, December 21, the attend for free. For more informa- Temple Emanu-El, at (908) 232-6770, again sell luminary kits for illuminat- and paper bag for casting a holiday community of Immaculate Heart of Westfield Memorial Library is par- tion, call the museum weekday morn- extension no. 114, or ing streets and sidewalks on Christ- glow. Sand to ballast the bags will be ticipating in a food drive sponsored ings at (908) 232-1776 or e-mail [email protected], or visit the temple mas Eve. Luminary sales will start available at the Fanwood garage as Santa Breakfast Set by the Union County Public Librar- [email protected]. website, tewnj.org. this Saturday, December 3, and will well, and local Boy Scouts will be ies. Donations of non-perishable food continue on subsequent Saturdays and on hand to help load car trunks. Saturday at Trinity items will benefit the Community Sundays, concluding on Friday, Some neighborhoods in the area CRANFORD – The Trinity Epis- FoodBank of New Jersey and other Temple Sholom Schedules Christmas Eve, December 24. get together and buy hundreds of copal Church, located at North and local food pantries. The luminaries will be sold at the kits to ensure effective luminary cov- Forest Avenues in Cranford, will A collection bin is available in the Fanwood Public Works Garage, lo- erage. “We expect to meet any quan- present Breakfast with Santa this Sat- front lobby of the library, located at Children’s Pajama Party cated on North Avenue just east of tities that the communities require,” urday, December 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 550 East Broad Street. Library staff Martine Avenue (same as Park Av- said Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary noon in Sherlock Hall. will route 100 percent of the dona- FANWOOD – Families with chil- time for parents to both play with their enue). Sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 Luminary Chairman Neil Schembre. Families will have an opportunity tions to designated food banks. dren ages 6 and under are invited to own children and get to know other p.m., except December 24, when they “Because we’re offering a lower to enjoy a pancake breakfast with Groceries most urgently needed a pre-Chanukah pajama party and parents. It’s a great time for every- will be sold from 9 a.m. to noon only. price for quantities of 50 or more Santa and have their children’s pic- are canned meat and fish; canned supper at Temple Sholom of one!” said Ms. Shapiro Abraham. As in previous years, kits will cost kits, we hope that customers will ture taken with him. There also will soups and stews; peanut butter (in Fanwood/Scotch Plains on Saturday, The cost of the program will be $12 50 cents apiece in quantities of 50 or consider buying generous quanti- be a gift basket raffle; 50/50 drawing; plastic jars); boxed pasta and rice; December 10. per family, which includes all projects, ties; for example, to line a curb wreaths and greens sale; a crafts table powdered milk; infant formula and Led by Director of Education goodie bags to help celebrate Caregivers Meeting where neighbors may be away from and face painting. Breakfast will be canned vegetables and fruits. Michelle Shapiro Abraham and Stu- Chanukah at home and a dinner of home during the holidays,” Mr. $5 per person; photos with Santa Donations will be accepted any- dent Cantor Vicky Glikin, the two- pizza, assorted salads and potato latkes. To Be Held Monday Schembre added. will be $7. All are welcome. For time the library is open. Library hours hour program will begin at 4 p.m. and Just for fun, children are encouraged WESTFIELD – A support group The Rotary Club of Fanwood- additional information, call (908) of operation are Monday through will include paint-your-own wooden to attend in their favorite pajamas. for those caring for elderly or chroni- Scotch Plains meets weekly for lunch 276-4047 or visit trinitycranford.org/ Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri- dreidels, a play Chanukah kitchen, To register or obtain more infor- cally ill loved ones meets on the first on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the . days, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, card making, cookie decorating and mation, visit sholomnj.org or call non-holiday Monday of each month. Stage House Restaurant, located at 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to music, among other activities. Older (908) 889-4900. Temple Sholom is Meetings begin at 8 p.m. in the parish 366 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. See it all on the Web! 5 p.m. For more information, visit the siblings are welcome. located in the Fanwood Presbyterian center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Guests are welcome and may con- Westfield Memorial Library website, “The station-based program gives Church, at the corner of Martine and Church on Lamberts Mill Road in tact Ana Diaz at (908) 686-3317 or www.goleader.com wmlnj.org, or the Union County Pub- LaGrande Avenues in Fanwood. The Westfield. The next meeting will take Bill McClintock at (908) 322-8401. lic Libraries’ website, luccnj.org. FW Police Collecting chapel is around the corner off Marian place on December 5. These are in- Avenue. Visitors are asked to enter formation and sharing sessions. 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567 Park Ave yScotch Plains NJ Page 8 Thursday, December 1, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Charles A. Honecker, 87, Contractor; Charles H. Frankenbach, Jr., 84, Local Decorated Veteran and Former POW – Obituaries – Businessman and Community Leader Charles A. Honecker, 87, passed became an avid New York Mets fan. Charles H. Frankenbach, Jr. of capacity. away on Wednesday, November 23, He successfully coached Little Gail Demarest Wilday, WHS Graduate; Bethlehem, Pa. died on Friday, No- Mr. Frankenbach was recognized 2011, at the Lyons Veterans Hospital League and Babe Ruth baseball teams vember 25, at home surrounded by for his outstanding personal service to in Basking Ridge. over the years, always stressing to his Was Talented and Renowned Sculptor his devoted and beloved wife, Teedie, the Westfield community by being Born in 1924 in Elizabeth, N.J., he players that the fun was in the game It is with bittersweet sadness the Some of her notable works are “The his children and grandchildren. He named Westfield Chamber of Com- lived all of his life in Mountainside. and that every team member had the Demarest family announces the loss Jockeys,” gracing the Nugget Hotel was 84 years old. merce Civic Person of the Year in Mr. Honecker graduated from right to play, regardless of ability. of a most beloved member of the and Casino, and “America Goes He was born in Westfield, N.J. on 1975. In 1976 he received the Westfield Jonathan Dayton High School in He is survived by his wife of 63 family, Gail Demarest Wilday, 69, Bowling,” commissioned by March 17, 1927, the first child to YMCA’s Golden Man Award. Springfield in 1942, where he excelled years, Vasy; a daughter, Diane Bellina who passed away in the early morn- Brunswick for the Bowling Stadium Charles and Benedicta Mr. Frankenbach re- at football, basketball and baseball. of Westfield and her husband, Dan; a ing hours on November 21, 2011. in Reno. Gail was recruited by Frankenbach. Mr. tired from the family busi- He was inducted into the U.S. Army son, Lee C. Honecker of Gail challenged her rare Dyansen Galleries, rep- Frankenbach was a tal- ness by 1987 and subse- on February 24, 1943, a member of C Bernardsville, his wife, Lisa, and their neurological disease with resenting the world fa- ented athlete, playing quently relocated to his Company, 806th Parachute Infantry two daughters, Candace and a brave heart and strong mous lithographer Erte, both baseball and foot- home at the Forest Lake of the 101st Airborne Division. Mr. Cassandra; a brother, Robert A. spirit, without complaint, to sculpt the artist’s two- ball for Westfield High Club in Hawley, Pa., Honecker made two jumps during Honecker of Mountainside, and nu- and always with a bright dimensional art, inter- School. He left New where he and Teedie en- World War II, one at Utah Beach in merous nieces and nephews. smile and gracious de- preting it into 3-D bronze Jersey to join the U.S. joyed life to the fullest. France on June 6, 1944, and the other Funeral services were held yester- termination. sculptures. Army in 1945, attain- Always committed to in Holland on September 17, 1944. day, Wednesday, November 30, at Gail will best be re- Gail is survived by her ing the rank of staff whatever community he During his landing in the Holland the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox membered for her spar- two children, David Cree sergeant and serving was part of, he became jump, he was shot in the head and Church in Westfield. Interment fol- kling personality, conta- Crawford of Austin, Tex. until 1946. involved in the operations shoulder and taken prisoner by the lowed at Fairview Cemetery in gious laughter, love for and Lindsay Brook Upon his return from of the club, serving as trea- German forces until the end of the Westfield. whimsy, and personal Crawford Aytes of the service, he attended surer and president of the war. He was honorably discharged Arrangements were by the Gray gestures, both great and Washoe Valley, Nev.; her Brown University, board of directors. Staff from service on January 27, 1947, a Funeral Home, 318 East Broad playing football and Charles Frankenbach, Jr. and members relied on small, which always Gail Demarest Wilday grandsons, Aiden and recipient of a European-African- Street in Westfield made one feel loved and Mason Aytes; her mother, earning a Bachelor of his comprehensive grasp Middle Eastern Ribbon, Bronze Star (www.grayfuneralhomes.com to appreciated. Marian Dally Demarest of New Arts in Economics in 1951. Mr. of club matters and appreciated his and Purple Heart. offer condolences). During the final week of her ill- Canaan, Conn.; her sisters, Susan Frankenbach subsequently joined his dedication to the improvement of the Mr. Honecker became a successful In lieu of flowers, donations may ness, Gail’s brothers and sisters joined Demarest Kellogg of Wilton, Conn. father’s real estate and insurance com- facilities and management of the club. plumbing and heating contractor af- be made to the New Jersey Chapter of hands across the country to fly her and Paige Demarest Barr of San pany, Pearsall and Frankenbach, Inc. Mr. Frankenbach had innumerable ter the war. He owned and operated American Ex-Prisoners of War, 136 home from Reno, Nev., to her native Clemente, Calif.; her brothers, Gerald He married the former Louise friends, many from his childhood in Mountainside Plumbing and Heat- Jefferson Street, Metuchen, N.J. Connecticut, where she was sur- (Chip) Demarest of Albuquerque, (Teedie) Power Mairs in 1953. As he Westfield, who enjoyed wonderful ing for over 35 years. 08840 or to the Alzheimer’s Associa- rounded by all who loved her. N.M., David Cornell Demarest of settled in Westfield and started his times including annual holiday par- Mr. Honecker always loved sports. tion of Greater New Jersey at Gail was born on November 23, Highland Park, Ill. and Peter Bedford family, Mr. Frankenbach grew to be- ties and summertime visits. In his As a youngster, he followed the New [email protected]. 1941 in Orange, N.J. Following her come a successful and highly re- later years, he relished his roles as December 1, 2011 Demarest of New Canaan, Conn., York Giants baseball team until their graduation from Westfield Senior and a large extended family. spected businessman and dedicated father-in-law and grandfather. move to San Francisco, when he then High School, Westfield, N.J., she at- As a tribute to Gail, the Demarest community leader. He is survived by his wife of 58 tended Colby-Sawyer College, earn- family Heart Stone has been memo- His involvement in Westfield was years, Teedie Mairs Frankenbach of ing degrees in Hematology and Medi- rialized in a granite bench which was far-reaching. He was a trustee of the Bethlehem, Pa.; his brother, Theodore cal Technology. She worked in can- placed on Rocky Point on Bell Is- Westfield Historical Society and the (Marilyn) Frankenbach of Hampton, Garwood Library Among cer research at the University of Cali- land, Rowayton, Conn., honoring Miller-Cory House, president of the N.J.; daughters Nancy (Donald) fornia in San Francisco, Conde Nast both Gail and her father, the late Dr. Westfield Junior Chamber of Com- McClure of Millerstown, Pa., Susan Publications in Manhattan and at Gerald Birch Demarest. merce and vice-president of the Frankenbach (Thomas Lauher) of Food Drive Participants Norwalk Hospital, Conn. in Human A memorial service is scheduled to Westfield Booster Association. He Madison, Conn. and Catherine GARWOOD – The Garwood Public Jersey supplies food to more than 1,500 Resources. Finally settling in Reno, take place on Saturday, December 3, was a long-standing member of the Frankenbach (Harvey Stenger) of Library is among local libraries cur- non-profit charities in 19 counties, Nev., Gail dedicated her remarkable 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Wilton Congre- Rotary Club of Westfield and served Buffalo, N.Y.; his son, Charles rently participating in a food drive spon- including soup kitchens, food pan- artistic talent to creating large bronze gational Church in Wilton, Conn. for many years on the board of the Frankenbach (Lauren) of Lakeville, sored by Union County Public Librar- tries, shelters, local food banks, after- and marble sculptures for public fa- December 1, 2011 Westfield Foundation. Conn.; nine grandchildren; sisters- ies through Friday, December 16, to school programs and senior centers. cilities, casinos and sports arenas. As a member of the Westfield and brothers-in-law who are friends fight hunger during the holiday season. Groceries most urgently needed school board from 1964 to 1968, and as well as family, and 19 nieces and Donations of non-perishable food are canned meat and fish; canned president from 1968 to 1970, Mr. nephews. items will benefit the Community soups and stews; peanut butter (in Frankenbach demonstrated his skill A memorial service will be held FoodBank of New Jersey and other plastic jars); boxed pasta and rice; Gingerbread Open House as a vigorous leader, which won him in Bethlehem, Pa. at Kirkland Vil- local food pantries. A collection bin powdered milk; infant formula; the admiration of his colleagues, the lage on Saturday, December 10, at is available at the Garwood Library, canned vegetables and fruits. Indi- school administration, the teaching 2 p.m. A celebration of his life will located at 411 Third Avenue behind viduals are asked to make sure that To Feature Family Fun staff and the townspeople. After step- be held next spring at the Forest ping down in 1970, he served for Lake Club. In lieu of flowers, me- the Lincoln School complex, at the their donations are not expired. MOUNTAINSIDE – The fifth an- children’s crafts, live music and a corner of Walnut Street. Library staff In addition to collecting food for the nual Gingerbread Open House event holiday boutique, plus community many years on the board of managers morial donations may be made to will route 100 percent of the dona- food banks, the Garwood Public Li- will take place on Sunday, Decem- at Children’s Specialized Hospital, Kirkland Village Employee Asso- gingerbread creations and displays. Mountainside. When he became the ciation, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, tions to designated food banks. brary is collecting non-perishable pet ber 11, at the historic Hetfield House, Traditionally, Mr. and Mrs. Claus Among those served by area food food to be distributed to local animal located on Constitution Plaza in also make an appearance. board president, he successfully Bethlehem, Pa. 18017, or to St. banks are low-income families, strug- shelters. Any canned, boxed or bagged Mountainside, adjacent to the implemented and completed a major Luke’s Hospice, 1510 Valley Cen- Events will get underway at 1 p.m. fund-raising campaign and ter Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, gling single parents, the elderly on a cat food and dog food can be dropped Mountainside Public Library. and wind down by 4 p.m. Besides fixed income and the unemployed. off at the Garwood Library as well. The festivities will include enjoying the ambience of the au- groundbreaking for an addition that Pa. 18017. doubled the size of the hospital’s December 1, 2011 The Community FoodBank of New For more information, call the thentically decorated, centuries old Garwood Library at (908) 789-1670 Holy Trinity Seniors setting, guests will have an opportu- Prayer to or visit the Union County Public Li- nity to help the needy by bringing a braries’ website, luccnj.org. Plan Christmas Party non-perishable food donation. Ad- The Blessed Virgin WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity ditionally, a $3 donation will help Interactive Comedy on Tap (Never known to fail) Hellenic Therapy Aids Senior Social Club will hold its an- offset expenses. Oh most beautiful Flower of nual Christmas party on Monday, The Mountainside Historic Pres- Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, YMCA Residents December 12, at 12:30 p.m. in the ervation Committee will sponsor the Saturday at Area Synagogue Splendor of Heaven, Blessed AREA – The Hellenic Therapy Holy Trinity Interparochial School celebration. During the open house, CLARK – Temple Beth O’r/Beth efits, also are still available up to the Mother of the Son of God, Im- Center, a private practice located at gymnasium, located at 336 First residents are encouraged to display Torah will present A Will to Kill, an night of the performance. Tickets are maculate Virgin, assist me in my 567 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, has Street in Westfield. their own gingerbread talents. Any- interactive theater comedy presenta- available by calling (732) 381-8403. necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help launched a new program for the Father Matthew Looney’s trip to one with a gingerbread creation they tion where members of the audience Master Card, Visa and American Ex- me! Show me herein you are my Plainfield YMCA. The Plainfield the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse has wish to share may bring it to the can affect the show’s outcome, this press will be accepted, and payment mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of YMCA provides emergency housing been arranged for Tuesday, Decem- Hetfield House on Saturday, Decem- Saturday, December 3, at 7 p.m. can be made at the door on the evening God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, for men, women and families with the ber 20. Openings are still available, ber 10, between 10 a.m. and noon. Professional company Theater to of the performance. I humbly beseech you from the vital services to gain independence so anyone interested is asked to call Participants may pick up their cre- Go will perform the production. The- Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah is lo- bottom of my heart to succor me in and achieve permanent housing. Father Looney at (908) 232-8137. ations Sunday following the celebra- ater to Go productions rely heavily cated at 111 Valley Road in Clark. this necessity. There are none who The Hellenic Therapy Center has The price is $78 and includes the tion, between 4 and 4:30 p.m. on improvisation and audience par- For further information about the can withstand your power. Show offered to provide a free service for Christmas show and luncheon. This Saturday, December 3, the ticipation, which allow the troupe to synagogue, visit its website, me herein you are my mother. Oh the residents of the Plainfield YMCA, The club expresses appreciation to Mountainside Historic Preservation customize its shows to fit the particu- bethorbethtorah.org. Mary, conceived without sin, pray presenting “group” workshops to as- Dominic and Phyllis Lisanti for pro- Committee will host a cookie sale lar needs of the audience. for us who have recourse to thee. sist them in restoring a sense of self- viding decorations for every occa- during the 4:30 p.m. tree lighting All mysteries are presented with a Temple Sholom Posts Holy Mother, I place this cause in esteem and provide them with the sion, and to others who have helped ceremony at New Providence Road humorous slant as audience mem- your hands (3x). tools necessary in order to regain with decorating, baking and other tasks and Route 22 in Mountainside. For bers meet the Theatre to Go cast of Boutique-Book Fair Holy Spirit, You who solve all independence. Maria Sikoutris Di related to club functions. Club mem- more information, call Carol Goggi characters, get entangled in a web of SCOTCH PLAINS – Temple problems, light all roads so that I Iorio, a licensed professional coun- bers are asked to continue with contri- at (908) 233-6799. intrigue and lies, and become in- Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains may attain my goal. You who gave selor and marriage and family thera- butions for the local food pantry. volved in a murder investigation will hold its annual Chanukah Bou- me the divine gift to forgive and pist, as well as director of the Hel- On January 9, 2012, the “Roxies” Library to Feature where the audience is asked to help tique and Book Fair on Sunday, De- forget all evil against me and that in lenic Therapy Center, will facilitate will entertain the club. solve the crime. Those who help the cember 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in all instances in my life You are with these groups. Blood Pressure Clinics ‘Holiday Appetizers’ most receive unanticipated rewards. the cafeteria of Union Catholic High me. I want in this short prayer to Ravenell Williams, president and FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- Lillian Makow and Thelma Purdy, School, located at 1600 Martine Av- thank You as I confirm once again chief executive officer of the To Wrap For 2011 morial Library, located at North Av- who since 2010 have served as co- enue in Scotch Plains. that I never want to be separated Plainfield YMCA, and Ms. Sikoutris SCOTCH PLAINS – The last of enue and Tillotson Road, will present presidents of Temple Beth O’r/Beth In the book section, hundreds of from You in eternal glory. Thank Di Iorio have organized this program, the 2011 Blood Pressure Screening “Holiday Appetizers with Chef Brian Torah, will be the hosts of the show. new and favorite Jewish titles will you for your mercy towards me which will be offered twice a month. Clinics, sponsored by the Scotch Campell” on Tuesday, December 6, Theater to Go has been producing be available, including many for chil- and mine. Amen. The group began meeting Monday Plains Health Department, will take at 7 p.m. Tasting samples from all the interactive comedy shows since be- dren and teenagers, as well as adults. Say this prayer on three con- at 2 p.m. at the Plainfield YMCA. For place on Tuesday, December 13, from recipes will be available for everyone ing founded in 1992 by Ruth Markoe, Other items for sale will include secutive days. Publish this prayer more information, call Ms. Sikoutris 10 a.m. to noon in the Scotch Plains to try and copies of all recipes will be who has been acting, producing and Judaica, one-of-a-kind crafts, gift after the favor is granted. Di Iorio at (908) 322-0112. More Public Library, located at 1927 Bartle on hand for participants to take home. directing at the theater company from cards, Stella & Dot jewelry, Taste- J.C.G. information also is available by visit- Avenue. It will be open to all Scotch A graduate of the Culinary Arts its inception. An accomplished stage fully Simple gourmet gifts, Avon ing hellenictherapy.com. Plains residents. Institute in Jersey City, Mr. Campell director, Ms. Markoe has been criti- cosmetics and Purse and Pouch de- Individuals who are over age 30 has worked at multiple area restau- cally acclaimed in such productions signer bags. and who smoke, or are overweight, rants. He currently is employed by as Noises Off, Of Thee I Sing, The Participants also will have an op- or have a family history of heart dis- the Harvest Restaurant Group, which Sunshine Boys and many more award- portunity to enter a raffle for tickets ease or diabetes, and who have not includes Trap Rock Brewery, Hunt- winning performances. to see their favorite bands or to stop Gray Funeral Homes had their blood pressure checked re- ley Taverne and Root’s Steakhouse, The cost will be $30 per person for by the bake sale to relax and enjoy a cently, are particularly urged to at- among many others. general admission, $20 for senior treat. Proceeds from all sales will tend this free screening. Nurse The Friends of the Fanwood Me- citizens, and will include a Chinese benefit Temple Sholom’s religious Since 1897 Michele Cole will administer the morial Library will sponsor this pro- dinner along with the performance. school. For more information, call blood pressure screenings and can be gram. For more information and to Sponsorships, which include pre- (908) 889-4900, e-mail reached in her Rahway office at (732) register, call the library at (908) ferred seating, 50/50 tickets, men- [email protected] or visit 827-2158 for further information. 322-6400. tion in the program and other ben- sholomnj.org.

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Art will be holding its annual Open p.m.: 3:45 p.m., 4 pm, 4:15 p.m., 4:40 to Disney World when school is closed On November 11, the first “build” House and Miniature Show on Sun- p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Juniors and seniors for Teachers Convention in Novem- took place for the club. After taking a day, December 4 from 2 – 4 p.m. The are encouraged to bring three (only) ber. Eleven students from Westfield tour of the house in Plainfield, which show and tours are open to the general pieces of their original art for review. High School went to Plainfield in- had been fully framed, a Habitat for public. Refreshments will be available duCret School of Art, founded in stead to participate in a building Humanity representative told the and hand crafted gifts can be pur- 1926 and celebrating its 85th year, has project for Habitat for Humanity. Westfield High School volunteers chased. been offering art education continu- The students are among more than about the family that was going to High school students in their junior ously ever since and holds the distinc- 40 members of the Habitat for Hu- live in the house. The students and and sophomore years are invited to tion of being the oldest private art manity club recently started by teachers were given instructions on tour the school, sit with admissions school in New Jersey. Westfield High School Social Stud- installing siding to the outside of the reps to discuss opportunities in the For general applicant information, ies teacher, Tricia Iannuzzi. Last year, house and worked on that for several field of art and register for Spring/Fall call (908) 757-7171 or visit the school she applied for the Teacher’s Fellow- hours. Their next build will take place 2012 Semesters. Students/parents are between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – ship Program with Habitat, and was on December 17 in a multiple family encouraged to call the school between Friday. Further information about the one of 10 teachers chosen from across dwelling in Summit. 9 – 4 p.m. this week at (908) 757-7171 school’s Open Studio’s for the general the United States to participate in a “I liked how we learned a little to schedule an Open House mini re- public and application and admission week-long build in Murfreesboro, about the family we were building view. Available Open House interview information can be found at Tenn. for, and seeing the teamwork of our times are: 2 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., www.ducret.edu. “I was interested in this particular students was awesome. They really program because the goal was not worked well together,” commented just a volunteer program for myself, Westfield High School TV Techni- but was designed to assist teachers in cian, Jason Ruggiero, who also vol- ROBOTICS CHALLENGE…On November 19, the novice Westfield Robotics obtaining the tools necessary to imple- unteered on the site. The other staff team participated in their first regional 2011 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) ment volunteer opportunities for stu- members who volunteered included Challenge in Hillsborough. Pictured, front row, left to right, are: Marlo Avidon dents,” she explained. Trish (as she Westfield High School teachers Tricia and Morgan Miovski Pictured back row, left to right, are: Sean Bonasera, Jordan prefers to be called) not only had the Iannuzzi, Adam Pizzi, and Steve Hindes, Michael Carides and Neil Makhija. chance to help build a family’s new Cohn. Students helping at the site home, but was also reminded of the were Tyler Varian, Alexandra Tinfow, importance of teamwork, patience, Maddie Chandler, Meghan Reilly, Westfield Robotic’s Team and success. Hannah Millen, Isabelle MacDonald, When the fellowship program con- Nick Ertman, Tess Lukowiak, Megan cluded and the school year began, Sheil, Nika Kurdadze, and Sam Participates in Challenge Trish made an announcement to sev- DeJohn. WESTFIELD – On November 19, Innovative Solution Award,” recogniz- eral of her classes and to the student “As a Social Studies teacher, I along with 17 other robotics teams, ing the team’s food safety solution as body about an informational meet- would like to see my students em- the novice Westfield Robotics team ”exceptionally well considered and cre- ing. There was a strong interest among brace the spirit of advocacy; speak- participated in their first regional 2011 ative with good potential as a solution.” the students at Westfield High School, ing out for something they believe in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Chal- With the final announcement of the and the club is growing each day. and working towards changing sys- lenge in Hillsborough. The FLL Chal- seven teams moving onto the state fi- One of the students, Tyler Varian, had tems, policies and attitudes,” stated lenge is a STEM (Science, Technol- nals, the Westfield Robotics team was participated in Habitat in the past, Ms. Iannuzzi. “Their efforts in Habi- GIFT OF GIVING…Students at Edison Intermediate School in Westfield do- ogy, Engineering, and Mathematics) completely stunned when their team and is now the president of the WHS tat for Humanity will ultimately raise nated 10 food baskets, 37 frozen turkeys and hundreds of pounds of assorted non- perishable foods to the needy this Thanksgiving. oriented program that teaches stu- number was announced. It was truly an club. He created their website, awareness about the cause of poverty dents valuable occupational and life incredible moment for this small team www.whshabitat.com and has taken and homelessness.” skills for the 21st century. of committed students and one very The Westfield Robotics team, un- special and inspiring teacher. WF Students Learn Gift of der the guidance and dedication of When reflecting on the competition, EIS Technology teacher, Sean the team’s supervising teacher, Mr. Bonasera, consisted of EIS eighth- Bonasera, thanked his team and stated, Giving by Donating Food graders, Michael Carides, Jordan “the Westfield Robotics team prepared WESTFIELD - Students at Edison DeCotiis and Felicia Mermer orga- Hindes and Neil Makhija and EIS for many hours every day since Sep- Intermediate School in Westfield do- nized a bake sale raising $150 to sixth-graders, Marlo Avidon and Mor- tember for the competition. Some nights nated 10 food baskets, 37 frozen tur- purchase additional food. All of the gan Miovski. This year’s FFL chal- staying until 7 p.m. This level of dedi- keys and hundreds of pounds of as- food was brought to the Holy Trinity lenge, 2011 Food FactorTM, required cation and self-motivation from the sorted non-perishable foods to the Food Pantry and the Mandy students to focus on three important students outside of school is awesome needy this Thanksgiving. The school- Reichman Feeding Program of tasks: first, research food’s origins to see, and I feel privileged as a teacher wide drive was organized by the Up- Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. and its journey to the table; second, to be able to work with them. They’re a standing Citizens Council (UCC), a The UCC’s next project will in- identify one possible contamination great group of students.” newly formed group of 49 eighth volve collecting games, books, cards, or spoilage problem and design an The State Finals will take place on graders whose counselors encourage and activities to equip a homeless innovative solution to prevent or solve Saturday, December 10, in Mount Ol- the students to lead by example. shelter’s community room in New- that problem; and third, design, build ive. “They are learning to make service ark. The collection area will be in the and program an autonomous robot part of their lives so it becomes sec- lobby of Edison Intermediate School, using original LEGO-manufacture el- ond nature,” stated Counselor Marci 800 Rahway Avenue, in Westfield ements to perform timed food safety SPFHS Announces Schoenbach. from November 28 through Decem- tasks on a specially designed field Winter Concerts Students Rachel Levy, Marina ber 21. mat. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…Westfield High School students and staff from On the morning of the competition SCOTCH PLAINS - Holiday, sea- sonal and pop music will be sung by the Habitat for Humanity Club – newly formed at the school – participated in after two months of after-school team- their first “build” in Plainfield, on November 11. Standing, left to right, are: Sam work, the Westfield Robotics team con- Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s award-win- ning choral groups on Wednesday, DeJohn, Nika Kurdadze, Meghan Reilley, Nick Ertman, Alex Tinfow, Hannah fidently presented their project to three Millen, Tyler Varian, Maddie Chandler, Jason Ruggiero, Steve Cohn, and different panels of professional judges. December 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bottom Row, left to right, are: Tricia Iannuzzi and Tess Lukowiak. Missing from The judges evaluated the team on the Manya Ungar Auditorium, 667 photo: Adam Pizzi, Megan Sheil and Isabelle MacDonald. technical presentation of their robot’s Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. design and programming, the research Six groups will perform: Concert and creation of their innovative solu- Choir, Select Choir, Las Cantadoras In Office Conscious tion to food spoilage and the dynamics (Women’s), Men’s Choir, Chamber of their teamwork. Choir and Sensations, an a capella and IV Sedation In the afternoon, the Westfield Ro- group. General Anesthesia Provided botics team participated in three-timed Anyone looking to get into the rounds of the “Robot Game” using spirit of the season will enjoy the by Summit Anesthesia their specifically designed and pro- evening of music. Admission is free, Associates grammed robot. After two solid rounds, though a small, voluntary donation is the Westfield Robotics team held tenth appreciated. place, then following a disappointing third round, the team dropped to twelfth place. With three rounds completed, PERFECT…The Garwood Board of Education honored 15 students who re- the scores for the morning presenta- 3EEMEFORYOUR ceived a perfect score on the NJASK test last year. The following students received tions and the “Robot Game” were cal- perfect scores: Math: Dayna Gallucci, NJASK8; Mark Stouffer, NJASK 3; Ross culated. With diminished expectations ).352!.#% Wildes, NJASK 5; Anya Nordstrom, NJASK3; Andre Schlauberg, NJASK4; in moving on to the next level of the James Duffey, NJASK 5; Kyra McDevitt, NJASK 5; John Taylor, NJASK5; Alexandra Knowles, NJASK3. Science: Daniel Courtney, NJASK8; Michael FLL competition, the Westfield Robot- !.$&).!.#)!, Pellino, NJASK 4; Christopher Froden, NJASK4, Jason Maher, NJASK4, ics team was totally surprised by win- Tomas Cvercko, NJASK4, Brian Maher, NJASK8. ning the “2011 BoroBlast Food Factor 2%6)%7

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By DAVID B. CORBIN No. 1 St. Benedict’s Prep in the open- onship. The victory was the 15th UCT Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing game of the season, that “Family” title for the Raider boys and 13th When describing this year’s Scotch of Raiders allowed only four goals under Coach Breznitsky. Five days Plains-Fanwood High School boys total in Union County (UC) and in later, the Raiders defeated Chatham, soccer team the word “Family” has the conference and finished with a 2-0, to claim their 14th sectional title. consistently popped up. 74-14 overall advantage in goals and The Raiders’ quest for a state group “I think it all really came about last a 21-3 record. title came to a halt with a 1-0 loss to year. We only graduated three kids. “What also enhanced their ability Ramapo in the Group 3 semifinal. We started slowly last year and built to play together was the affect of the “It was the fourth consecutive year it to a nice ending, and it carried over St. Benedict’s game, because after in a row that we were in the sectional to this year. Then the trip to Costa that, hardly anybody scored against final, so it was a team that truly de- Rica really brought the entire team them. We worked hard not to let that served to have a sectional champion- together. Family is a term that we affect us,” Coach Breznitsky said. ship,” Coach Breznitsky added. used, that they used,” Raider Head The Raiders accomplished three of The Raiders last won the UCT title Coach Tom Breznitsky said. “They their four goals by claiming the UC in 2007 with a 4-0 shutout over Eliza- all liked each other. They hung to- Watchung Conference, UC Tourna- beth. The Raiders’ previous sectional gether. They believed that they were ment and North Jersey, Section 2, title was six years ago also on No- a group of kids, who were on the Group 3 titles, and Breznitsky, in his vember 11 when they vaporized same mission. When you have good 37th year as head coach, extended his Voorhees, 3-0. team chemistry, it really makes a career record to 617-150-52. Senior center forward Travis Cortes David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times difference.” The Raiders defeated Union, 1-0, led the Raiders in scoring with 13 SURROUNDED BY CARDINALS…Blue Devil Peter Ondi, No. 27, tries to work his way around several Cardinal defenders After suffering a 6-0 setback to on November 6 for the UCT champi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 in the Annual Thanksgiving Day Classic. The Cardinals won, 22-21. O’ROURKE, MITCHELL, ONDI, GRIBBIN SET RECORDS Cardinals Shock Blue Devils In Turkey Grid Classic, 22-21

By DAVID B. CORBIN leads the series, 55-45-7. passing yardage of 1,176 by complet- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil senior running back ing 10 of 19 attempts for 158 yards to Several school records were bro- James O’Rourke broke Dave Reitze’s bring his season total to 1,255. Mitchell ken or extended, but Chad Jno-Lewis’ 1960 record of 249 carries in a sea- also had a nine-yard touchdown strike two-point conversion in the first quar- son when he scooted into the end to flanker Peter Ondi. ter would come back to haunt the zone for Westfield’s second touch- Ondi, who already owns the WHS Westfield High School (WHS) foot- down. O’Rourke finished with 19 records in most receptions in a sea- ball team as the Plainfield Cardinals carries for 117 yards, which included son and most career receptions, added managed to pull off a 22-21, come a 64-yard touchdown run, to bring six receptions for 98 yards to up his from behind victory in the Annual his season total to 259 carries. respective total to 51 and 80. Thanksgiving Day classic at Gary O’Rourke also broke Jan Senior kicker Jon Gribbin, who Kehler Stadium in Westfield on No- Cocozziello’s career interception to- owns the WHS field goal record at vember 24. tal of 12, which he reached in 2003, 15, extended his WHS leading career Prior to the game, Westfield had when he snagged Cardinal quarter- kicking points to 132 with three suc- won eight of the past 11 meetings back Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan’s pass in cessful points after touchdowns since the turn of the century, includ- the third quarter. That interception (PAT). His 87 career PATs placed ing the past five years under Head also tied Marcus Allen Graham’s sea- him two shy of K.C. Knoblach’s 89. David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Jim DeSarno. Westfield now son total of nine that he set in 2005 “A couple of us did set some CLOSE CONTACT WITH COUGARS…Raider Colin Stripling, right, tangles with some Chatham Cougars in the also against Plainfield. records, but at the end of the day, all sectional final game as Raider Travis Cortes, left, closes in. Probitas Verus Honos Blue Devil senior quarterback Nate we really wanted was a victory,” Mitchell broke Tony DiIorio’s season CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 SMITH, SOTTUNG GET 1ST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Lady Soccer Blue Devils Earn Watchung Conference Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN October 13. Their third meeting came honors. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the Union County Tournament “Karli Sottung will lead or offen- Stubborn defense, along with a (UCT) on November 5 at Kean Uni- sive attack next year. With two years high-pressure offense, earned the versity in Union where the Raiders varsity experience already, next year Westfield High School girls soccer won, 1-0. will be a big year for her. We will rely team a 14-4-1 record and a Union Two days before the UCT loss to on her vision and creativity in our County Watchung Conference Divi- the Raiders, the Lady Blue Devils, attack,” Blue Devil Head Coach Alex sion title with an 11-1-1 record. who also received the top seed for the Schmidt said. With a strong start, the Blue Devils North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tour- Junior forward Sarah Freer was were ranked in the top-20 most of the nament, were stung, 1-0, with 0:02 second on the team with five goals. season and with a 1-0 victory over remaining in double overtime by She received All-Union County (UC) rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood in eighth-seeded Piscataway. Coaches Association honors. Westfield on September 15, they Sophomore midfielder Karli “We expect that Sarah Freer will eventually received the top seed for Sottung led the Lady Blue Devils in also step up and continue to help us the Union County Tournament. points with six goals and four assists. score goals,” Coach Schmidt said. The Blue Devils outscored oppo- Sottung received All-Conference First Senior co-captain Mercedes Smith nents, 33-7, and three of those goals Team honors, as well as New Jersey was quite a stabilizing element on were allowed at the feet of the Lady Girls Soccer Coaches Association defense. She, along with seniors Raiders in their second meeting on (NJGSA) All-State Second Team CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BATTLING FOR CONTROL…Raider Erin Pierce, No. 7, and Cranford Cougar Danielle Jakubik, No. 4, battle for control of the ball at Memorial Field in Cranford. VANBUSKIRK, SALITURO, MONROY LED IN SCORING Lady Soccer Raiders Claimed UCT Crown, Finished 16-2-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN face the top-seeded Westfield Blue “It was a tough trip in the counties. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils at Kean University in Union. It is every year. Westfield did a great Union County Tournament (UCT) Junior Leah Salituro took a feed from job in their county final. The kids championships and the Scotch Plains- senior right midfielder Erin Pierce were looking forward to doing well Fanwood High School girls soccer and buried it into the net to give the in the states. We did, but we stopped team seems to have been going hand- Raiders a 1-0 victory for the UCT a little short. That’s the nature of the in-hand the past seven years, because crown. beast,” said Raider Head Coach Kevin the Lady Raiders had just claimed Receiving the top seed for the North Ewing, who added, “The kids had a their sixth UCT title in seven years on Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tourna- very good season. It was tough, be- November 5. ment, the Lady Raiders defeated cause we graduated some good play- The only vibrations in UCT titles Morristown, 3-0, in the first round ers last year. At the beginning of the came when the Cranford girls won in but had a battle with Somerville in season, the girls started off slowly. 2009 and when the Westfield Blue the semifinals, winning in a shootout. They were young kids figuring out Devils gained a share of the title with The Lady Raiders were denied the how to play as a team. Once they the Raiders with a 1-1 tie in 2006. sectional title when West Morris Cen- found out how to work well together, David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders were seeded second tral eked a victory, winning 7-6 in they gelled.” VERY CLOSE ENCOUNTERS…Blue Devil junior forward Catherine Kerr, No 13, gets close up to a Piscataway Chief in this year in the UCT and battled their penalty kicks. The Raiders finished The Raiders did struggle in the the sectional playoff game in Westfield. way to the championship game to with a 16-2-4 record. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times So, now we know why somebody was rolling along at 7-1, having The Old Folks Home was packed lic, private or parochial. And while once came up with that old sports “mercied” Somerset County’s paro- for the finale, with newcomers like many outstanding seniors graduated cliché: That’s why you play the game. chial titan. Two and a half weeks later, Jack Baldwin, Eddie Belford, Owen – record-breakers Becky DeLaFuente, Or maybe it was the one that went: what had been an almost dream sea- Brand, Rich Cotter, Tom Della Badia, Anna Fetter and Kylie Bangs, along Games are won or lost on the field not son had plunged to a 7-3 finish, with Lew Graves, Tony Graves, Rob with Margaux Fleschler, Meg on paper. losses to Bayonne, an OK team, and Hearon, Tom Ripperger and Janet Kaveney, Charlotte Murtishaw and How else to explain what happened Plainfield, a so-so team, at best. Turner, among others. Ally Rose – the cupboard is far from before a huge crowd at Kehler Sta- Three plays into its first possession CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE empty. dium on Thanksgiving morning? A on Turkey Day, Mitchell was 3-for-3 The boys team qualified for the NSN Senior captains Loren Ball, Jess WHS team with a 7-2 record and play- and WHS was up 7-0. Maybe that Nationals in Portland, Ore., this week- Cronin and Krysta Huber, along with ing for a conference championship made it seem too easy, too soon. Still, end as a wildcard after taking third at classmates Kelly Kalis, Maeve was playing a Plainfield team that had O’Rourke’s long run left WHS with a the Northeast Regional qualifier on Maloney and Megan Myers have all a 2-7 record and was 0-5 in the confer- 21-15 halftime lead. With so much on Sunday. Senior Jack Leahy won the played key roles in state champion- David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ence. A WHS team that had mercy- the line, with hundreds of alums back race in 16:09. ships. Add juniors Ellie Reinhardt EXPLODING ON THE BALL…Blue Devil Karli Sottung, center, leaps to deliver clocked ninth-ranked Immaculata for the game, with the biggest crowd There are some knowledgeable fol- and Becky Zhang, plus sophomores a powerful header against Piscataway. playing a Plainfield team that had been in years packing both sidelines, how lowers of the sport who are saying that Caroline Baldwin, Audrey Bangs, Sa- mercy-clocked by Immaculata, and could the second half have become this may be the greatest boys cross- rah Cronin, Erika Daniel and Allie also by Elizabeth, and almost by Lin- such a dud? country team in school history. Con- McBrearty, and you’ve got quite a den. A Plainfield team that lost to When you’re dealing with high sidering the sport’s legacy at WHS, team. And do not forget freshmen Blue Devils Won W.C. Title Watchung Hills! C’mon. school athletes, the ebbs and flows can under the late Walt Clarkson and the Amy West and Courtney Day. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 And, despite so many wonderful be titantic, I guess. And that’s what it retiring Jack Martin, that’s some com- The season starts today at Union, Amanda Marcotullio, Madison Yarusi Second Selection honors, as well as things happening during the game – felt like going home. How bad was the pany. but the competition really picks up James O’Rourke setting two school ride to Langhorne, Pa.? I couldn’t even WINTER UPDATES later in the month, with home meets and Ellie Callinan, junior Jess Kenny All-UC honors. get the car to turn right into the White Swimming: It’s been two full win- against Summit (Dec. 13), and sophomore Mary Randazzo. Senior Sophia Devita handled the records and tying a third, Nate Mitchell breaking one school record and ex- Castle in Edison! ters since the boys team won the state Bridgewater-Raritan (Dec. 16) and Smith received All-Conference goalkeeping responsibilities and tending two others, Pete Ondi padding FOOTBALL UPDATE championship in 2009, although they SP-F (Dec. 22). The latter two won First Team honors, while Kenny re- helped the Lady Blue Devils record two of his school records – there was For the season, O’Rourke set a were clearly the second best Public A the Public A and B titles last winter. ceived Honorable Mention, as well as 12 shutouts. Waiting in the wings at no way for a WHS fan to leave Kehler school record with 259 carries, break- team in the state both years, to sec- DEN TRIVIA NJGSCA First Team honors. Both goalie will be sophomore Hannah Stadium on Nov. 24 without a sick ing the old mark of 249 set in 1960 by tional rival Bridgewater-Raritan. And The Class of 1961 just celebrated received All-UC honors. Callinan re- MacKenzie. feeling in the pit of their stomach. (I single-wing tailback Dave Reitze. And while coach Jeff Knight’s team lost its 50th reunion, and from that class ceived All-UC honors. “We return many experienced play- apologize here to all those who wished remember this, Reitze was a 6-1, 210- three major point producers in Jack Faithful Readers Jeff (Gilbert) of Kenny, along with junior Caroline ers next year. We will miss the likes of me a Happy Thanksgiving and had to pound converted tight end who fol- Lorentzen, Larry Zhang and Nick Pittstown and Jim (Wilday) of Long Greenspan, should be the mainstay Vicki Gagliano and Mercedes Smith, listen to me say: Maybe in 2012.) lowed the off-tackle blocks of guards Boyle, it’s very possible that this year’s Beach Island came up with a very of the Blue Devils’ defense next year. but I hope that players step up and fill How did it happen? How did Cardi- Greg Weiss and Pete Braun and full- team will be even stronger than last interesting, and difficult question. We “Our defense will be anchored by those gaps that they leave,” Coach nals get that open for their two long back Jim Kovacs. That was in the days year’s. put to our readers in the form of a the likes of Jess Kenny and Caroline Schmidt said. touchdown passes? How were they of coach Les Zorge’s “three-and-a- WHS is one of the rare places where quiz, with the person getting the most Greenspan. Each is as relentless as Playing for the love of the game able to run two seemingly basic, and half yards and a cloud of dust” attack. a supposedly “individual” sport like correct names earning a prize-to-be- the next. Overall, we expect our level was one thing, but the Lady Blue highly stoppable, plays for consistent Braun was a two-time all-state pick, swimming is made into a “team” sport. named. of play to remain high and expect to Devils were also playing for the yardage? What happened? while Weiss and Kovacs earned all- Examples: at the 2000 state final, a The question: How many players, again find great success on and off “Goals for Life” program to find a (Sunday morning quarterbacks state as seniors the following year. shaved/tapered Chris Driscoll sacri- past and present, can you name who the pitch,” Coach Schmidt said. cure for breast cancer. might question coach Jim DeSarno’s O’Rourke finished with 1,171 yards ficed his final chance at breaking a played in the NFL or made an NFL Senior co-captain/midfielder “My assistant coach, Kerri Ponzio, decision to pass up a chip-shot field this year, tying Glen Kehler for the minute in the backstroke to get a criti- roster and were Union County-born Vickie Gagliano received All-Con- has run a pledge per-goal fundraiser goal late in third quarter that would No. 4 mark all-time at WHS, behind cal fifth place in the 500 free in a or Union County-schooled? ference Honorable Mention and All- the last two years. The members of the have provided a nine-point bulge, in- Butch Woolfolk (1,637), Reitze (1,274) narrow win; at the 2002 state final, Hint: for WHS that would include UC honors. Junior forward Catherine team go out and find people to sponsor stead going for a put-it-away touch- and Ricardo Johnson (1,210). The se- county backstroke champion Vin Shen Butch Woolfolk (Giants, Oilers), Kerr, who was very dangerous all the team; giving us a certain amount of down. But second-guessing is for los- nior co-captain had one interception swam the 50 freestyle and three re- Dave Brown (Giants, Eagles) and season pushing up the right sideline money per goal that we score. All ers, especially since, a) if you’re a on Thanksgiving, giving him 13 for lays, providing the difference in an 88- Steve Cheek (Chiefs); it would not and feeding shots to the box, received proceeds are donated to the Goals for good team you should be able to gain his career (breaking Jan Cocozziello’s 82 victory. include Bill Ard (Giants, Packers) or All-UC honors, as well as NJGSCA Life Charity. This year, we raised close a yard, and, b) if you’re a good team school record) and nine on the season Knight’s squad is deep and versa- Ed McGinley (Giants), who weren’t All-State First Team honors. to $11,000 and have donated more you should be able to keep a 2-7 team (tying Marcus Graham’s mark). And tile, with talent in every class. It all born in Westfield and didn’t go to Junior midfielder Alexandra than $19,000 over the past two sea- from driving 99 yards to beat you.) if you’ve ever seen O’Rourke play starts with the seniors, where co-cap- high school there, although both lived Tinfow received NJGSCA All-State sons,” Coach Schmidt noted. Two and a half weeks earlier, WHS baseball, you know that football may tains Brennan Haley, Alex Bond and in town at one time. not even be his best sport. Matt Trinkle, along with Kevin Oster Gil and Wil came up with over 30 Mitchell, who broke Tony DiIorio’s and Ryan Hobson, have all been in names, including the WHS trio, which school records for attempts and their share of big meets. Juniors Matt all contest entrants can still use. completions in a season, finishing with Daniel, Connor Moore and Max Shin, You have until midnight New Year’s “Our success is evidenced in our results.” 184 and 102, broke Tony D’s mark for and sophomores Tyler Lessner, Luke Eve to get your names emailed to me Michael Scott, Manager passing yards in a season, finishing McGrory and Dan Myers were all at [email protected]. Feel free to use with 1,255. Mitchell also became the major contributors. Throw in fresh- google.com or the NFL Encyclope- first WHS quarterback to surpass 100 men Stephen Husch, John Lindros and dia. In case of a tie, the earliest win- completions in a year. Jack Rose, and new senior Rich ning entry will be the winner. The Congratulations Agents of the Month! Pete Ondi finished with single sea- O’Connor, and Knight has a solid team results will be published as soon as son (51) and career (80) reception to try and capture state title No. 23 in the numbers are calculated and fact- records, and also became the all-time February. checked. receiving yardage leader, the first ever Last year’s girls team was the stron- DEVILS OF THE MONTH over 1,000 with 1,002. gest team in New Jersey history, pub- The November winners of a free sub from Ryan (The) Mann at Hershey’s are quarterback Nate Mitchell, and coach Jack Martin and the Magnificent Seven (David Westfield Baseball League Carville, Kevin Ingram, John Kirna, Jack Leahy, Matt Luppino, Kevin Experience, Grace Rappa Barbara “Bobbee” Mulvee Ellen Murphy Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Spring Registration Smith and Evan Tarlow), who en- Trust, Reliability & Service abled the boys cross-country team to 2 deliver back-to-back-to-back big- Spring 201 registration is now available time performances at the sectional, via our website @ www.westfieldbaseball.com group and Tournament of Champi- ons and qualify for the national cham- Registration is open to all children that are residents of Westfield in pionships. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN course, and exposure to many com- season turned out to be a great gift to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times petitors whose running strategies were Coach Martin, who will be retiring as The Westfield High School boys unknown, Westfield’s Jack Leahy the Blue Devils’ cross-country, win- cross-country team, running as the shaved 13 seconds off his personal ter track and spring track and field Blue Devil Track Club, competed in record (PR) to finish first with a time coach in June. the Nike Northeast Regional Cross- of 16:08. John Kirna finished 33rd “It’s a fitting way to wrap up such Country meet at Bowdoin Park in with a PR time of 16:55, followed by a great season, and it means a lot to Wappingers Falls, N.Y. on November Matt Luppino with a PR also at 16:55. the kids to be able to extend Martin’s 26. The meet included all of the top Kevin Ingram crossed 47th with a PR final season to the biggest stage there teams in the Mid-Atlantic States and 17:00. Kevin Smith finished 54th with is. We’re excited to get out there and New England. It is one of eight re- a PR 17:11, David Carville placed see how we stack up against so many gional races around the country. 66th with a PR 17:19, and Evan Tarlow of the country’s best teams,” Coach The Westfield team finished third finished 95th at 17:41. Tafelski said. with a total of 124 behind Christian “The boys raced there in September “It will be a great experience,” Brothers Academy and Pembrooke so we were familiar with the course. Coach Martin said. High School of Massachusetts. That plus teams wearing uniforms that “This is an outstanding accomplish- Westfield just missed out on sec- were different, we had a tough time ment for coaches Martin, Tafelski and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond place by six points to get an GOING IN FOR THE TOUCHDOWN…Blue Devil running back James O’Rourke, No. 2, scores a touchdown on a four- picking out our own guys,” Westfield the entire boys cross-country program. yard run against Plainfield. He added a 64-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. automatic bid to the Nationals. How- Head Coach Jack Martin said. These coaches work tirelessly with ever, based on their strong showing “Jack [Leahy] had some great races our student athletes to foster determi- (average time of 16:50), the team over the last few years, but this one, nation, work ethic and sportsmanship. received an at-large bid to the Nike the way he ran such a patient smart All great coaches go out on top. Jack Cross Country Nationals in Portland, race, was by far the most impressive,” Martin is no exception. He will be Cardinals Shock Blue Devils in Grid Classic Ore. The race will be held this Satur- Coach Tafelski said. retiring at the end of the school year as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 day, December 3, and will include 22 The Westfield JV team also turned our cross-country, winter track and O’Rourke said. “Hats off to them. lighted by O’Rourke’s 64-yard touch- yard line then pushed to the one to set top teams from around the country. in a fine performance to finish fifth in spring track and field coach. Jack will They played a good game.” down run that began through a gaping up a third-and-goal. The Cardinals’ The Westfield team was to head west its race. Michael Reilly finished 22nd be accepting his ‘Coach of the Year’ The Blue Devils took a couple of hole in the middle then with his hook defense held then their offense an- today, December 1, and Nike will be with a PR time of 17:49. John accolades in March by the NFHS gambles on fourth-down situations down the right sideline with 3:18 re- swered with a 14-play, 99-yard scor- covering the costs. Campbell finished 26th with a PR Coaches Association,” Westfield Di- but none of them really worked this maining in the half. ing drive that ended with Allen- “We knew we were going to need a 17:56, Jason Colasanti finished 36th rector of Athletics Sandy Mamary said. time. The first came when Gribbin The Cardinals, however, shocked Jordan’s one-yard plunge to make the big team performance to have a shot with a PR 18:03, Thomas Edwards faked a field goal attempt but could the Blue Devils’ defense when Allen- score, 22-11, with 9:31 remaining. at making it to the national meet, and finished 48th with a PR 18:21 and Benefit Comedy Night not find an open receiver, and the Jordan found Barnett unattended in “They were standing up our line- the guys came through big time,” Dan Luzzi finished 54th with a time Set for December 2 final one came late in the game on a the center of the field. From there, men. We weren’t getting bodies on Westfield Assistant Coach Chris of 18:24. fourth-and-two, but O’Rourke’s run Barnett flew downfield into the end bodies. The push wasn’t there,” Ondi Tafelski said. The Westfield boys’ performances A benefit comedy night featur- ing Chris Monty and Joe Moffa was stopped short. zone to complete a 67-yard touch- said. Despite some unfamiliarity with the at the Northeastern Regional and their The beginning of the game appeared down with 2:37 on the clock. “They took it to us. Physically, they terrain, as compared to Warinanco Park stunning achievements throughout the will be held on Friday, December 2, at the Shackamaxon County Club to be anything but an upset. Gribbin “We played with our heart, but we were better than us. I give them a lot in Scotch Plains. booted the first of his three straight made mistakes that were stupid. That’s of credit, coming in 2-7 and playing The event, which will begin at 7 kickoffs into the end zone to prevent pretty much what that mistake was,” hard. They didn’t make any mistakes. p.m., will benefit the Scotch Plains any runbacks. After the Blue Devils’ senior linebacker John Lanzano said. We turned the ball over more than Police Foundation. Tickets are defense held the Cardinals to three- “We were missing tackles, not run- they did. The first two scores were big $65 each and the price covers the and-out on their first possession, it ning through enough.” plays then that last score was a 99- comedy show, hors d’oeuvres and took Mitchell only three pass plays to “They had us confused much of the yard drive. They didn’t do anything open bar. For tickets and more find pay dirt (turf) when he connected game. They did a great job mixing special and we just couldn’t stop them. information, contact Jason at with Ondi in the right side of the end plays. We just couldn’t stop it,” One of the things that we worried (908) 490-0808 or at zone with 9:27 on the clock. O’Rourke said. about going into the season was we [email protected] But the Cardinals had no intention “We had a breakdown in the first weren’t very good closing off drives. of waving the white flag when they half. Gave up three big plays, and that We weren’t able to finish,” Coach answered with a five-play, 80-yard was the difference today,” senior de- DeSarno said. Reading is Good For You scoring drive that ended with wide fensive tackle Ryan Elliott said. “We didn’t play very well on the receiver Rickie Barnett’s 28-yard Westfield received the kickoff to offensive line. We got stood up at the touchdown reception with 7:11 left in open the second half, but the next line. We didn’t get as good of a push the first quarter. Jno-Lewis’s two-point sign of bad news came on the first that we should have. We weren’t suc- conversion put Plainfield ahead, 8-7. play when Mitchell’s pass was picked cessful on the rush attack,” Elliott said. The Blue Devils added some fire of off by Jno-Lewis at the Blue Devil 39. “We didn’t step up today. It’s really their own with a 10-play, 70-yard scor- Four Cardinal plays later, O’Rourke not a good way to end such a great ing drive that ended with O’Rourke’s intercepted at the Westfield four and season. It’s a great group of guys with HEADING TO NIKE NATIONALS...The Blue Devil Track Club consisting of four-yard scoot into the end zone with returned it to the 36. more talent that we showed today,” Jack Leahy, John Kirna, Matt Luppino, Kevin Ingram, Kevin Smith, David Carville and Evan Tarlow finished third in the Nike Northeast Regional Cross- 2:28 remaining in the first quarter. With three running plays and Ondi’s Ondi said. 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Sophomore Katie Immaculate Heart Academy win, we Harper scored three goals and had beat them, 2-0, then we rattled off 16 three assists. wins or ties,” Coach Ewing said. “Jackie Mains was a mainstay, and Co-captain Sarah Vanbuskirk led Katherine did a great job. Avia Shadmi the Raiders in scoring with 12 goals did a great job on defense. She was a and nine assists. leader back there, so some of the “People have known her from her younger kids got accustomed to play- David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times past years playing. We expected her ing,” Coach Ewing noted. “Alyssa SPRINTING TOWARD THE BALL…Raider Andrew Leischner, center, sprints to do well, and she really did,” Coach Riporti played pretty much every LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Westfield 10U team won the Warren League Fall towards the ball as teammate Jassiem Wahtuse, left, notices in the sectional game Baseball Championship after beating Chatham, 10-4, in the championship game on against Chatham. Ewing said. minute of every game, and she was Junior center midfielder Christy solid in the back. We had a lot of November 6. Pictured, left to right, are: ground; Dominic Maurillo, Jason Lee, Jake Monroy always seemed to be in the young kids, who really stepped up Waldman, Tre Rabinowitz and Christian Pansini; standing, Ryan Smith, Tim thick of the action. She also netted and played well.” Alliegro, Ethan Ament, Henry Shapiro, Jack Musho, Henry Meiselman, Griffin Raiders Won UCT, Section Titles Rooney, Luke Pardo Coaches Noah Ament (head coach), Steven Lee, Paul Musho seven goals and added 11 assists. In the goalkeeper position, senior and Al Rabinowitz. Not shown; Collin Freer, Victor Coustan and Danny Varano. “She’s if not the best player in Meghan Allen and junior Taylor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Union County, along with Sarah, she’s Sebolao combined for 16 shutouts goals and eight assists. Cortes, a First Tobon was, without a doubt, the best one of the best. She was outstanding and allowed only nine goals, while SPF PAL D Footballers to Face Team All-State All-Sections selec- defense in the county and very close in the midfield. She dictated the flow the Raiders scored 57. tion (New Jersey Soccer Coaches to perhaps in the state,” Coach of the game,” Coach Ewing said. Vanbuskirk, Mains, Pierce, Allen, Sparta in Super Bowl on December 4 Association), was also named an All- Breznitsky said. Region All-America. Junior goalkeeper Vinnie Bianco The undefeated Scotch Plains- final between Chatham and Richmond “A plus in regard to Travis is we recorded 15 shutouts this season and Fanwood PAL D football team will Boro of Staten Island will be at 11 moved him from midfield to a for- was selected Second Team All-State seek a Super Bowl championship a.m., The A division (8th grade) title ward. That fit him much better. He All-Sections. Bianco also has had ex- when the fifth graders play Sparta on game, which also pits Chatham scored some very crucial goals,” perience playing in the back position. Sunday, December 4, morning at against Richmond Boro, will start at Coach Breznitsky said. “Vinnie was diminutive in some Cougar Field in Chatham. Kickoff is 12:30 p.m. and the B division (7th Junior co-captain/midfielder Colin people’s eyes in terms of size, but he set for 9:30 a.m. grade) final between Bloomfield and Stripling netted 12 goals and added had a tremendous feel for the game. The SPF Raiders, guided by head Berkeley Heights will begin at 2 p.m. four assists. He was selected Second Very, very quick reactions! Hope- coach Luke Fugett, enter the New Team All-State All-Sections. Junior fully, he will get on the field next Jersey Suburban Youth Football SPF Youth Baseball midfield Andrew Leischner, a Second year,” Coach Breznitsky said. League (NJSYFL) title game with a Team All-State Central Section selec- Cortes, Stripling, McMillan, Daly, 10-0 record. The D team won the Registration Set tion, put in six goals and contributed 10 Leischner and Bianco were all se- American Division title. Sparta is 8- Registration is ongoing for the assists. Freshman wing Jassiem lected to the All-Union County 1-1 this season and was the NJSYFL 2012 season in the Scotch Plains- Wahtuse netted six goals and had three (Coaches) First Team. National Division winner. Fanwood Youth Baseball Associa- assists. Co-Captain Billy Babis’ strength “We played roughly 16 guys. Ryan The NJSYFL will hold three other tion. Individuals can register by in the midfield made scoring opportu- McKenna, Alex Markovits, two new- Super Bowl games Sunday in going to the League’s website: nities a lot easier for the Raiders. comers Jassiem Wahtuse and Justin Chatham. The C division (6th grade) wwww.spfyba.org. “Colin Stripling, Andrew Leischner Rodrigues! Christian Zazzali did a and Billy Babis were truly the en- nice job. We threw him in the midfield. gines of the team as our three central They all contributed to a successful midfielders. Those guys did a big job season,” Coach Breznitsky said. David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times of controlling the tempo and getting With a large number of experienced HUSTLING DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE…Raider Christy Monroy, No. 13, us into the attacking third,” Coach players returning, a strong group from quickly moves the ball down the right side in a game against Cranford. Breznitsky said. the junior varsity and several talented Senior co-captain/center back Daniel freshmen, the Raiders look to be quite Salituro opened the eyes of many Shadmi, Sebolao, Monroy, Miklas, McMillan was selected Third Team effective next year. this year. She had the most goals on Salituro and Riporti received All- All-State All-Sections, and co-captain/ “We have seven or eight guys, who the team with 13, while adding four Union County (UC) Coaches honors. center back Mike Daly was selected have seen a considerable amount of assists. Vanbuskirk, Monroy, Miklas and First Team All-State Central Section. action throughout the course of this “Leah, I think, surprised a lot of Salituro received All-UC Watchung “The county game was by far the year. Our JV squad did a real good people. We knew how good she was. Division First Team honors, while best game he ever played in his high job, and we have a great incoming It was a matter of her knowing how Glover was an Honorable Mention. school career. He and Danny class of eighth graders, who we will good she was. Let her believe that she Vanbuskirk, Mains, Pierce, Monroy, McMillan as our two central backs, probably see a couple of them straight did great,” Coach Ewing said. Miklas and Salituro also received All- Morgan Elleman on one side and a up to the varsity,” Coach Breznitsky Pierce, a track star who competed State Coaches recognition. combination of Zach Carow and Gio pointed out. in the 800 meters at the Meet of Several fine athletes will graduate Champions last June, used her speed this year, but the Raiders still have a JAYNE BERNSTEIN to pull defenders out of position. She strong nucleus returning for next year. also scored three goals and had seven “We have a lot of young kids com- Sales Associate assists. ing back, so hopefully they will work NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2010 “Erin Pierce was really fast and in the spring and summer to get bet- Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 solid. For her size, she is a tough kid. ter, so we will have another good year Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 It looked like a strong wind could next year,” Coach Ewing said. 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Barmakian, Ryan meet is a highly competitive NJ/USA Bebel, Youssef and Morgan (8th in sanctioned meet and swimmers must 200-medley relay). qualify with minimum silver time 13-14: Caroline Basil (4th 100- standards to enter the meet. back, 5th 200-back). Courtney Day, Devilfish Placing in Top-8: Audrey Picut, Gwyn Devin and Basil 10U: Tim McGann (4th – 200IM). (7th 200-medley relay). Basil, Picut, 11-12: Griff Morgan (6th – 200-fly, Devin and Katherine Duffy (6th in 200-free, 8th – 500-free). Nick 200-free relay). 15-19: Caroline Baldwin (2nd 50- free, 3rd 100-free, 8th 100-back). Abby The Cranford Hockey Club Squirts Ice Hockey Team FSPY Men’s 30+ Hoops Pires (7th in 100-breast). Carly Whitmer Courtesy of Bill Howard for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sets Tip-off for Dec. 4 (second 200-fly, 5th 100-fly). Matt Cranford Hockey Club Squirts Icemen Get CRASHING THE NET…Cranford’s J.J. Hoeffler moves in on Westfield Daniel (5th 200-fly). Stephen Husch goaltender Scott Howard in the annual Thanksgiving week alumni game as Blue SCOTCH PLAINS – Men within (7th 50-free and 100-breast). Baldwin, Second at BrH2O Peewwe ‘B’ Tournament Devil Nick Attanasio stands guard. Westfield scored a come-from-behind 12-11, the community stay active in the Pires, Whitmer and Loren Ball (3rd in victory in the friendly competition between the two schools at Warinanco Rink in Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y’s (FSPY) 200-medley relay). Whitmer, Elinor The Cranford Hockey Club Squirt Roselle on November 23. The two school varsity teams play Monday, December Men’s Basketball League for men Hiltz, Nick Manganello, Pete 19, at Warinanco. Reinhardt, Ball and Baldwin (3rd in AA team finished second in the Munkittrick, Paul Romeo, Trevor ages 30 and over. It recently held its 200-free relay). Max Shin, Husch, Will Bridgewater Peewee B Thanksgiv- third annual draft night and has been Tanella and Gavin Tanji. From Beckett and Daniel (2nd in 200-free ing tournament this past weekend. Cranford are Ryan Echavarria and Summit Area Y Defeats running preseason scrimmages. relay). Shin, Husch, Daniel and Beckett Playing in a higher-level division An opening tip is scheduled for Will Robinson. Michael and Dean (4th in 200-medley relay). against older competition, the squad Rocco from Union, Liam Feeley Sunday, December 4, at the FSPY on Two Westfield Y team records were finished undefeated in pool play of Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. from Sterling, Alex Kuhtik from WF Y Devilfish Girls’ ‘A’ broken. Griff Morgan set the 11-12 the eight-team tournament and lost a Garwood and Will White from There will be three games played Boys 200-fly record with a time of 3-2 nail-biter in the tournament Despite a great team effort, the Oster (50-free) and Mackenzie Smith beginning at 10:15 a.m. Scotch Plains round out the talented 2:28:13 and the 15-19 Girls 200 Med- championship game. team. Westfield Area Y Devilfish Girls’ “A” (50-breast) won their events. Oster The league started two years ago ley Relay team (Baldwin, Pires, Members of the team hail from six Swim Team lost to host Summit Area touched second in 50-fly. by FSPY Staff and Members, Kevin The team is coached by Ken Tanji Whitmer, Ball) bested the old record local towns. Westfield residents in- and Dan Duffy from Westfield, and “Y”, 95-111, on November 12. 13/14: Gwyn Devin placed second Adams, Anthony Davis and Kevin with a time of 1.52.19. clude Christopher Duffy, Brendan 8&U: Natalie Lee placed third (25- (200IM) and third (100-fly). Meredith St. Onge and has grown 66 percent, Dave Robinson from Cranford. yard freestyle) and first (25-back- Bagger took third place in 100-breast. now fielding six teams in two divi- stroke). Xenia Kobori was second in Caroline Basil placed second (100- sions set to play a 12-game season, 25-breaststroke. 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Lauren Wang and Jillian 15-18: Caroline Baldwin took first Strong, detail-oriented writers ate need in countries worldwide. immediate needs as necessary. Hitzel finished 2-3 in 50-breast. (100-free) and second place (200- Now Is The Time To Take Action! with professional demeanor Shoppers are invited to browse Hurricane Irene generated a mas- Daniel touched second (50-fly). back). Abby Pires took first place Financially rewarding business needed to cover local through the Red Cross Holiday Giv- sive response and sheltering effort 11-12: Muriel Maloney and Amy (200-breast). Carly Whitmer won first opportunity with a generous government meetings. Must be ing Catalog and view symbolic gifts along the Eastern Seaboard. In New Liang placed 2-3 in the 100IM. Emily place in 100-fly. compensation plan. 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Contact community’s water supply overseas. “We hope people will be generous Information: (908) 665-2527 [email protected] “We are asking people to consider this holiday season in their support of The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” in the 9-10 50-breast. 11-12 Rachel flecomte.nsedreams.com (FSPY) Girls Red team lost to Maizes placed third in the 50-breast. giving a gift that means something in the Red Cross,” said Ms. Lutz. “These Hamilton Y at their home pool. 13-14 G. Lesce and Amelia Markey Knights Continue the spirit of the holiday season,” said are difficult times for families and 910s Hannah Crisafulli and Allie placed 2-3 in the 100-breast. 15-18s Suzanne Lutz, executive director of businesses in New Jersey, but we ask Compton touched 2-3 in the IM, while Meghan Myers and Rosemarie Holiday Food Drive the Westfield-based Raritan Valley that people support the Red Cross Talia Paradiso and Grace Lesce took Brigande touched 1-2, respectively, GARWOOD – The Garwood Red Cross chapter. “The Holiday and the help its programs provide.” 2-3 for the 13-14s, respectively. 11- in the 200-breast. Knights of Columbus are continu- Giving Catalog offers great gift ideas For more information, visit 12 Alyssa Mongiovi secured third. Backstroke: 9-10s Heidi Compton ing their holiday food drive with for friends, family, teachers and co- redcross.org or join the organization’s 15-18s Caroline Lesce and Meghan and Aubrey Bagdonas took 2-3 in the requests for donations of canned workers that will make a difference blog at blog.redcross.org. Myers touched 1-2, respectively, in 50-back. 11-12 Olivia Barcia took third and dry food goods, turkeys and the 200 IM. in the 50-back. 13-14 Markey took hams. Food baskets will be distrib- Freestyle: 8U Alexa Fazio placed second in the 100-back. C. Lesce fin- uted to needy families in Garwood third in the 25-free, as did Heidi ished second in the 15-18 200-back. and surrounding areas through Compton in the 9-10 50-free. 13-14 15-18s Sam Soto and Oh touched December. Kelly Bracuto took third in the 100- 2-3 in the 100-fly. 13-14 Emma Donations may be dropped off free. 15-18 Audris Oh placed second Jaczko placed third in 100-fly. 8U after 4 p.m. weekdays at the council in the 100-free. Angela Panikiewsky secured third in hall, located at 37 South Avenue in Breast: Lily Holston and Jamie the 25-fly. 15-18s C. Lesce, Brigande, Garwood (opposite Pathmark). On Frank took 2-3 in the 8U 25 race. A. Myers and Oh won their relay to end weekends, individuals are asked to Compton and Crisafulli touched 1-2 the meet. call first. Parking is located behind the hall off Willow Avenue. Partici- pants are asked to use the side-door FSPY Girls Black Team Nips entrance. Monetary donations, made pay- able to the Garwood K of C Food Ridgewood ‘Y’ Girls, 109-99 Drive, also are appreciated. For The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” (back), Davis (free), Gaynor (breast), more information, call the Knights (FSPY) girls Black swim team nar- Isabella Iacona (IM) and Julie at (908) 789-9809 after 4 p.m. rowly defeated the Ridgewood “Y” Stankiewicz (fly). READY TO GO…A menber of the girls A team, 109-99, on November Third places: Monica Burzynski PSFY girls Black swim team prepares 12. (fly), Martha Lewand (fly), Micaela for her event Probitas Verus Honos Individual first places: Lucy Zhang Valli (IM), Jessica Cronin (back) and (IM, breast), Sarah Cronin (free, fly), Caitlin English (free). SHARING THE WARMTH…Volunteers at Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Gina Bratti (breast), Katy Comer The outcome was not decided until FSPY Girls White Challenges Scotch Plains collect gently used coats November 20 to be distributed through (back), Sarah Davis (fly), Molly the meet’s final event, the 15-18 med- Jersey Cares, a non-profit, community-based organization that mobilizes the ley relay. Comer, Thompson, Gaynor collection and distribution of thousands of winter coats to men, women, children Gaynor (IM), Sophia Iacona (back) and infants in need. CBI’s Social Action Committee has participated in the Jersey and Jodie Thompson (breast). and Sarah Cronin out-touched their Somerset Hills ‘Y’ in Opener Cares Coat Drive for many years; the committee collected 97 coats this year. Second places: Isha Rai (IM, back), Ridgewood rivals to secure the vic- Pictured, from left to right, are: Co-Chairwomen Amy Ratner and Joanne Rachael DiFabrizio (free, fly), Erika tory. The Fanwood Scotch Plains “Y” 13-14s: Victoria Isidron (4th in Schwartz and Jennifer Mahler. Frazier (breast, back), Savannah Head Coach Chris Karelus was (FSPY) girls White swim chal- 200IM, 3rd in 100-fly). Mariel Llewellyn (IM), Amanda Banasiak pleased with both the win and with lenged the Somerset Hills “Y” in Weigel (4th in 100-free and 100- the continuing improvement of team the FSPY pool on October 29. The back with PB times). Samantha Oak Knoll Upper School To PUBLIC NOTICE FSPY’s youngest swimmers. Five of FSPY girls demonstrated outstand- Broders (PB in 100-breast). Isidron, TOWN OF WESTFIELD the six 8U swimmers posted personal ing swimming skills and won sev- Melody Weigel, Mariah Weigel and Allyson Morgenthal captured third INVITATION TO BID best times, including Abigail eral races with personal-best (PB) Hold Information Session DiGiorgio, who swam two best times times. in the relay. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- 11-12s: Lauren Eck (2nd in SUMMIT –Oak Knoll School of At Oak Knoll, girls experience rigor- CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE and finished first in two events (free 15-18s: Abby Dessart (1st in 100- and breast). free, 2nd in 200-breast). Caroline 100IM). Megan Small (3rd in 200IM the Holy Child welcomes interested ous academics, the arts, competitive TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, families to visit our Upper School for athletics, community service, and ON TUSEDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 AT For information on membership or Leahy (2nd in 100-free and 200- and 50-breast). Jamie Sjonell (4th in 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT THE programs, or to request a schedule of back). Hannah Greaney (3rd 200- 50-free) Vicky Tumati (3rd in 50- an evening information session on social interactions that challenge and MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST back). Meera Scanlon (3rd in 50- Tuesday, December 6, from 5:30 p.m. encourage them to stand up, speak BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW classes, please call the Fanwood- back). Julia Napolitano (1st in 100- Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889- fly, 3rd in 200IM). Dessart, Leahy, fly). Eck, Small, Sjonell and Scanlon to 7:15 p.m. out, think critically outside the box, JERSEY FOR THE RENTAL/LEASE OF Oak Knoll’s Upper School pro- and take risks. FIRE APPARATUS FOR USE BY THE 8880 or visit the Y’s website at Greaney and Napolitano finished took third in the 200-free relay. WESTFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT. www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org. first in the 200-free relay. 9-10: Anna Gordon (4th in 100IM vides opportunities for young women Please contact our admissions of- THE EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED ON and 50-back). Nicole Kenny (5th in grades 7 through 12 to focus on fice to RSVP and/or with questions at A MONTHLY BASIS FOR A MINUIMUM PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE developing self-confidence and to (908) 522-8109. More information is OF SIX (6) MONTHS WITH OPTION TO with PB in 50-free). Mara Rao (5th minimum rear yard setback of 5 feet for EXTEND THE RENTAL/LEASE BEYOND TOWN OF WESTFIELD in 50-breast). Ellie Richard (4th in explore and discover their voices as also available on our Web site: accessory structures under 500 square THE SIX (6) MONTHS AS DEEMED NEC- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT they become independent adults. www.oakknoll.org. feet. Proposed is a rear yard setback of 2 50-fly). The 200 Free relay team of ESSARY BY THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, The Board of Adjustment of the Town of feet. Ordinance allows a maximum cover- Kenny, Small, Gordon and Current research validates, and Oak Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child IS A 1000 GPM PUMP, MINIMUM 75 FEET Westfield, New Jersey will meet on De- age by buildings of 20%. Proposed is Knoll proves, that girls in a single- is an independent Catholic day school REAR MOUNT STRAIGHT STICK WITH Robertson finished second. cember 12, 2011 in the Council Cham- 22.9%. Ordinance allows a maximum build- WATERWAY. 8Us: Aislinn Mooney (1st in 25- sex learning environment are setting enrolling boys and girls in kindergarten bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East ing coverage with a front porch of 24%. PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING high educational goals, breaking gen- through grade six; and young women Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at Proposed is 26.9%. free and 25-back). Brianna Phelan ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND MUST 7:30 p.m. to hear and decide upon applica- (1st in 25-breast, 2nd in 25-free). der barriers, and emerging as leaders. only in grades seven through 12. BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE AND tions for relief from the following require- Michael & Stacey Hoffmann, 642 Katie Phelan (1st in 25-fly) fol- BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MEN- ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- Kimball Avenue. Applicant is seeking TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED nance. permission to construct one and two story lowed by Katie Ryan who took sec- BY A CERTIFIED CHECK OR BID BOND additions contrary to Sections 11.09E6, ond. Avery Higinbotham (3rd in MADE PAYABLE TO THE TREASURER Brian & Julie Williams, 106 Barchester 12.03D, 12.04F1 and 12.04F3 of the Land 25-free). Mooney, Katie Phelan, OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE Way. Applicant is seeking approval to in- Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS stall an in-ground pool in the side yard with mum side yard setback of 10 feet. Pro- Ryan and Brenna Sullivan won the ($200.00) TO INSURE EXECUTION OF a small portion in the front yard and a 6 foot posed is 6.9 feet. (4.9 feet to chimney box). 100-free relay. THE CONTRACT. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21) fence in the front yard contrary to sections Ordinance requires a front yard setback of EACH BID MUST ALSO BE ACCOMPA- 12.07C, 13.02D3 and 13.02H1 of the Land 28.3 feet. Proposed is 26 feet. Ordinance PUBLIC NOTICE NIED BY A NON-COLLUSION AFFIDA- Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- allows a maximum building coverage of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS VIT AND A STOCKHOLDER DISCLO- mum fence height of 4 feet for fences in the 20%. Proposed is 22.74%. Ordinance al- MUNICIPAL MANAGER BUDGET SURE CERTIFICATION ON THE FORMS front yard. Proposed is a 6 foot fence in the lows a maximum building coverage with a REVIEW MEETING NOTICE INCLUDED IN AND EXPLAINED IN THE front yard. Ordinance requires pools to be porch of 24%. Proposed is 26.2%. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. located in the rear yard. Proposed is a pool PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Christopher Osborne, 15 Sunnywood BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COM- located in the side and front yards. Ordi- that the Scotch Plains Municipal Manager Drive. Applicant is seeking approval to PLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF nance requires patios to be located in the has CANCELED a public input/public com- construct a two-story addition, a front porch N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 ET SEQ. AND N.J.A.C. rear and side yards. Proposed is a portion ment session regarding the 2012 Munici- and a two-car garage contrary to Sections 17:27. of the patio in the front yard. pal Budget on Wednesday, November 11.05E6, 12.03C, D & E, and 12.04F of the ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH 30, 2011, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 Don & Cheryl Fusco, 223 Hazel Av- Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires THEIR BID A COPY OF THEIR NEW noon. enue. Applicant is seeking approval to a side yard setback of 15 feet. Proposed is JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION The session has been RESCEDULED construct a two story addition contrary to 9 feet 4 inch. Ordinance requires a front CERTIFICATE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT for Thursday, December 8, 2011, between sections 12.04F and 12.03C,D & E of the yard setback of 34.73 feet. Proposed is PROOF OF REGISTRATION WILL DIS- 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 noon in Room202 of Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a 30.9 feet. Ordinance allows a maximum QUALIFY THE BID. the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue. maximum building coverage of 20%. Pro- building coverage of 20%. Proposed is SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR The public is invited to provide any com- posed is 20.87%. Ordinance requires a 20.3%. OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE front yard setback of +31 feet. Proposed is ments and/or input concerning the 2012 TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, 425 EAST 28.6 feet. Variances, waivers or exceptions from Municipal Budget at that time. BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW certain site plan details or relief from re- The Township of Scotch Plains does not CLASS TRIP…Recently, the seventh grade class from Lincoln School in Garwood JERSEY. Thea & Edward Lloyd, 114 North quirements may be sought as appropriate. discriminate against persons with disabili- went on their traditional class trip to Stokes State Forest. This marked the 41st THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE Euclid Avenue. Applicant is seeking ap- Plans and application are on file in the ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary year that Garwood Schools have traveled to the NJ School of Conservation at THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL proval to construct a garage contrary to office of the Town Engineer, 959 North aids and services where necessary must Sections 13.01G1a, 12.04F1 and 12.04F4 Stokes for their trip. Activities included a hike to Sunrise Mountain, archery, BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMAL- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- papermaking, fish ecology, and survival skills. The students engaged in a variety ITY, IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN, of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance may be seen Monday through Friday from ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO DO SO. requires a minimum side yard setback of 5 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (72) hours in advance of the meeting. of community building exercises, which emphasized responsibility, respect, and DANIEL KELLY feet for accessory structures under 500 Kathleen A. Nemeth CHRISTOPHER R. MARION, conservation. The students also realized that through communication and coop- FIRE CHIEF square feet. Proposed is a side yard set- Secretary, Board of Adjustment Municipal Manager eration they are able to solve numerous challenges while on the trip and are able 1 T - 12/1/11, The Leader Fee: $51.00 back of 1.7 feet. Ordinance requires a 1 T - 12/1/11, The Leader Fee: $75.48 1 T - 12/1/11, The Times Fee: $23.97 to apply these skills to real-life situations. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2011 Page 17

NJ Youth Symphony to ARB Welcomes New Member Present Holiday Concert To Board of Trustees RAHWAY - The New Jersey is home to one of the foremost NEW BRUNSWICK – American keting Committee from 2005 to Youth Symphony (NJYS) will youth orchestras in New Jersey and Repertory Ballet (ARB) is pleased present and co-chaired the present a concert by the Youth Sym- draws students from around the to announce the addition of Jo-Ann company’s annual Gala events from phony and Youth Orchestra on Sun- state. NJYS provides talented Munoz to its Board of Trustees, 2007-2009. “I am honored to sup- day, December 4, at 4 p.m. at the young musicians with orchestral effective immediately. Munoz, a port and promote American Reper- Union County Performing Arts Cen- and related musical education ex- resident of Princeton, N.J., brings tory Ballet,” explained Munoz. ter located at 1601 Irving Street in periences that enable them to reach with her the knowledge she has “This outstanding institution brings Rahway. Tickets for the concert can their highest potential as perform- learned from her work in both the the thrilling and moving artistry of be purchased at the Union County ers and listeners. Its orchestras in- corporate and non-profit world, dance to residents on New Jersey – Performing Arts Center box office, clude the Youth Symphony, Youth along with her lifelong love for and beyond. The wonderful profes- on the UCPAC website Orchestra, and Philharmonia. ballet. sional company, under the direc- www.ucpac.org, or calling 732-499- Sinfonia, an advanced strings or- Munoz attended Colgate Univer- tion of Douglas Martin, presents 0441. Tickets are $15 for adults and chestra, the Percussion Ensemble, sity in Hamilton, N.Y., graduating the finest classical and contempo- $10 for students and seniors. Flute Forum, Flute Choir, Junior with a BA. She went on to pursue a rary ballet. The training provided Under the direction of Jeffrey Strings and Preparatory String En- JOLLY SAINT NICK...On Sunday, December 18, from 10 a.m. to noon all are career in advertising, working at by Princeton Ballet School, under Grogan, the Youth Symphony will semble, and Junior Winds round welcome when Liberty Hall in Union hosts Breakfast With Santa. the agencies of J. Walter Thomp- the leadership of Mary Pat perform “Festive Overture” by out NJYS ensembles. A non-profit son, Ogilvy and Mather and Robertson, is superb and the Dmitri Shostakovich and “Pictures 501(c)(3) organization, NJYS is lo- McCann-Erickson in New York, organization’s access and enrich- at an Exhibition” by Modest cated at 570 Central Avenue in Liberty Hall Museum N.Y. In 1997, Munoz retired as Se- ment programs bring ballet and Mussorgsky and orchestrated by Murray Hill. nior Vice President at McCann- dance to a wide and diverse audi- Maurice Ravel. The Youth Orches- Erickson Advertising. ence.” tra under the direction of Simon Celebrates the Holidays Upon retiring from McCann- Jo-Ann will be a great asset to Lipskar will perform “Rainbow Live at The Forum UNION – Liberty Hall Museum at On Sunday, December 18, from Erickson, Munoz moved to American Repertory Ballet,” says Body” by Christopher Theofanidis METUCHEN – Metuchen Kean University is bustling with the 10 a.m. to noon all are welcome – Princeton, N.J., where she resides Managing Director, Christine Chen. and Beethoven’s Symphony 5 in C Dance Center will present spirit of the holidays all throughout naughty or nice – when Liberty Hall with her husband, Tim Munoz, and “She has been a wonderful sup- minor. Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker December. Visitors can enjoy seasonal hosts Breakfast With Santa. A deli- her two children. Munoz’s daugh- porter and advocate of the organi- This program is made possible in on Saturday December 3, at 1 activities and take in the museum’s cious hot breakfast is served and ter, Emily, attended American Rep- zation for years, and her breath of part by funds from the New Jersey and 6 p.m. and Sunday De- impressive collection of artifacts in the photo opportunities are available ertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet knowledge and expertise, in both State Council on the Arts/Depart- cember 4, at 2 p.m. at the Fo- historic Victorian mansion of New with the jolly old man himself. The School from 1998 through 2011 non-profit and corporate market- ment of State, a Partner Agency of rum Theater, 314 Main Street, Jersey’s first elected governor, Will- fee for each of these programs is $20 and is currently a freshman at Pitzer ing and communications, will help the National Endowment for the Metuchen. iam Livingston. for children and $25 for adults. College in Claremont, C.A., where drive our efforts forward.” Arts. Additional funding is provided Tickets can be purchased On Saturdays, December 3, and 10 Liberty Hall Museum at Kean Uni- she continues to dance. Munoz’s American Repertory Ballet in part by the Helene and Jerry through Metuchen Dance at at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day, versity, chronicling more than 200 son, Chris, is a freshman at opened its 49th annual production Dreskin Foundation. (732) 549-2244. the museum hosts The Gingerbread years of American history is a trea- Princeton High School. of The Nutcracker at McCarter The- The New Jersey Youth Symphony House Workshop. A popular annual sure trove of significant riches. From 2004 to 2010, Munoz atre in Princeton which runs through Liberty Hall event, children and their The Firehouse is the latest addi- worked in the non-profit sector as December 18 at various venues in ™ families decorate their own ginger- tion to the Museum’s complex hous- the Director of Communications for the area. Performances of The Nut- POPCORN bread houses, using candy canes, ing antique fire engines and a collec- D&R Greenway Land Trust. Lo- cracker will take place at TD Bank gumdrops and more. Recommended tion of fire memorabilia. General cated in Princeton, N.J., D&R Arts Centre in Sewell, N.J., Satur- ‘Anonymous’ for children 7 to 12 years of age, the admission to the museum for regular Greenway Land Trust is a highly day, December 3, at 6 p.m.; Patriots $17 program fee includes all work- visits is $10 for adults, $6 for stu- respected organization because of Theater at the War Memorial, Tren- Guess Who shop materials. dents and free to children under three, success in preserving over 15,000 ton, N.J., Saturday, December 10, 2 and ½ popcorns Sunday, December 4, from 10 a.m. Liberty Hall Museum members and acres of land in New Jersey. at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; and State to 1 p.m. provides the opportunity for Kean University students, faculty and In 2010, Munoz re-entered the Theatre, New Brunswick, N.J., Sat- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent families to create their own handcrafted staff. corporate world as Account Direc- urday, December 17, at 1 p.m. and By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER actor by the name of Willy Shakespeare Christmas tree ornaments. Patrons build Liberty Hall is located at 1003 tor for Ferrara and Company Ad- 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, December Film Critic (Rafe Spall), gets hip to the ploy and four old-fashioned decorations: two to Morris Avenue in Union. It is open vertising and Marketing, based in 18, at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Munoz Academics, fops and dilettantes pos- blackmails his way into the grand bring home and two to adorn the Lib- to the public Monday through Satur- Princeton, N.J., leading business and her husband will perform in the ing as film critics will exit “Anonymous” scheme. For 400 pounds a year, he’ll erty Hall Christmas tree. Recom- day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For reserva- for both Church and Dwight, Inc. first act Party Scene on December scratching their heads, wondering who suffer the glory. mended for children 7 to 12, the $10 tions and further information and to and Chattem, Inc. 10 and December 18. was who in the Elizabethan political That’s all you want to know. It only program fee includes all materials. make reservations for any of the Before being named to ARB’s thriller, and speculating if any of its the- gets more confusing, especially when sis on Shakespearean authorship is true. Mr. Emmerich goes the flashback route, The teas are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. activities, call (908) 527-0400, e- Board of Trustees, Munoz was al- Folks who couldn’t care less but who forgetting that we are not scholars in on Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21 mail [email protected] or visit ready heavily involved with the or- www.goleader.com randomly see films without reading re- hypothetical history. All of which leads and 28. Reservations are required www.kean.edu/libertyhall. ganization. She served on the Mar- views will question their lifestyle. us to musings like: ‘Wait a minute, is and admission is $35 per person. A Roland Emmerich’s movie isn’t one that him young, or the other guy now?’ tour of Liberty Hall will follow af- you just drop in on haphazardly. The first And, ‘Are those two illegitimate dudes ternoon tea. half hour, off-putting by the comings and brothers? Oh, this is too hard.’ The Liberty Hall kitchen will be goings of unidentified, 16th Century in- Helping soothe the racked furrows of busy preparing whimsical, holiday triguers and the dark anterooms wherein your brain, the computer re-creation of themed repasts. On Sunday, Decem- they conspire, is bewildering. Yet, in an Elizabeth’s England is a stunning eyeful amazing testament to human ability, by that both helps establish the temper of ber 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., film’s ends you kind of, sort of figure out the times and offers yet another socio- the Whoville Feast offers “roast beast what it’s all about, maybe. logical comparison of the classes. As- on a bun, Suess Spuds and Cindy The weight of history demanding to be tute, if not esoteric, what comedy relief Lou Who Cider,” inspired by the understood, it is made doubly confound- there is comes from the story’s integral, beloved Dr. Suess classic, How the ing by a fairly ambitious delve into the art Shakespearean examples of human folly. Grinch Stole Christmas. of conjecture. Based on a screenplay by Free of blame for the tangled web John Orloff, it painstakingly posits the woven by this tale of deceits and decep- Oxfordian theory: that it was Edward de tions, Rhys Ifans and supporting cast do WCPs’ The Three Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, who really a fine job of sewing themselves into the penned those 37 plays and 154 sonnets, fabric and filigree of the epoch. Sebastian Prince Charmings and not William Shakespeare. Armesto’s Jonson is duly rapt as he WESTFIELD - A fun-filled, rol- It’s an untidy thought. Gosh, it’s dis- observes the nature of greatness, and licking comedy for children, The concerting enough when you can’t find Rafe Spall’s waggish Shakespeare surely Three Prince Charmings will be pre- your keys. But here’s the case of a whole couldn’t have written those masterpieces. country misplacing its literary heritage. Still, I’m not convinced…not even a sented by the Westfield Community Surely the Bard, if there was one, would little. Though the intellectual byproducts Players on Saturday, December 10, find the matter equally tragic and comic. of filmmaker Emmerich’s flight of fancy with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 Rhys Ifans’s touching embodiment of this - its contemplations on literary ambi- p.m. compelling enigma supplies the film’s tion, humility and pride - have value, I Tickets for this fundraiser are $10 most heartbreaking element. can recommend “Anonymous” only to a and all proceeds will go to benefit the He’s the Earl. You see, as the suppo- very small group of Shakespeare aficio- continuing growth of the Westfield sition informs, it won’t do for a person nados. And even then I’d appreciate it if Community Players. Reservations of Edward’s station to be dabbling in the you didn’t say ‘twas I. can be made by calling the box office arts when there are estates to run, con- … quests to be made and battles to be won. “Anonymous,” rated PG-13, is a Co- at (908) 232-1221 or ordering them So, he does the ghost writer thing in lumbia Pictures release directed by Roland on line at reverse, securing a beard to present his Emmerich and stars Rhys Ifans, Vanessa westfieldcommunityplayers.org/ secretly written plays to Merry Olde Redgrave and Sebastian Armesto. Run- WCPticketprince.html. The theater England, only it’s not that merry of late. ning time: 130 minutes. is located at 1000 North Avenue in The question of succession is ever- Westfield. present in the minds of those powers that be as an aging Queen Elizabeth I, superbly played by Vanessa Redgrave, nears the end of her reign. A litany here of the players and their causes would be tedious and confusing. Just suffice it to note that the script chooses the occasion to make its philosophical points. It is where Edward, having led a life of quiet desperation, decides to at last make a stand, albeit anonymously, and try out the axiom that is his raison d’etre…that the pen is mightier than the sword. Vehemently opposed to William Cecil and his son Robert, chief advisors to the queen who favor the ascension of James, he fashions his own coup. Adding a nice chunk of humanitarian fantasy to the film’s world-changing hypothesis, Edward means not to sim- ply affect future generations, but the very present, through a daring nexus of art and politics. Hence, in order to sup- port its cause célèbre, not only does the film play fast and loose with literature, but with the established facts of history. As behooves things dealing with Shakespeare, there is dirty pool afoot, on two fronts no less. This is an equal opportunity look at man’s corruption. Offering a mini-monograph on com- parative treachery, the lens alternates its focus from the perfidy at court to the lower class duplicity that takes place among those entrusted to do the Earl’s bidding. Note that Ben Jonson (Sebastian Armesto) is the writer originally sum- moned from the dreggy pubs and en- trusted with fronting Edward’s plays. But then an upstart, a reputedly illiterate Page 18 Thursday, December 1, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Godspell Junior Presented at WSO Presents ‘Home for the St. Bartholomew Church SCOTCH PLAINS – Theatre to Based on the Gospel of St Matthew, All will present Godspell Junior and featuring a sparkling score by Holidays’ Family Concert opening on Friday, December 2, at Stephen Schwartz, Godspell Junior WESTFIELD - Gather together Chora for a magnificent presentation Saint Bartholomew the Apostle boasts a string of well-loved songs your family and friends and experi- of Donald Fraser’s This Church in Scotch Plains. You do not that will have you dancing in your ence the magic of attending a de- Christmastide, a poignant composi- have to go all the way to Broadway to seat. With free admission, and its lightful live musical holiday celebra- tion originally written as a gift for the see its newest musical. Directed by message of kindness, tolerance and tion. renowned American legend Jessye Lina Zikas, a local Fanwood student, love, it is hard to imagine a better way On Saturday December 3, at 7 p.m. Norman. Godspell Junior comes to Scotch to spend a couple of hours with family Westfield Symphony Orchestra This seasonal stroll of timeless Plains. and friends. (WSO) will present their second an- masterpieces and sentimental holi- Theatre to All is a charitable theatre The show is open to groups and nual “Home for the Holidays” con- day favorites is sure to bring joy, company where local kids donate parties as well. All charitable proceeds cert, which is once again guaranteed smiles, and holiday memories to all. their time and talent with the mission come right back to the community, to make the season merry. Join Mae- The concert will take place in the of giving back to the community. and it is great to see young citizens stro David Wroe, WSO musicians exquisitely decorated Presbyterian When asked about the show, Ms. learning how they can make a and guest choirs for a family festival Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Zikas said, “The show is so full of life difference and providing help to those of symphonic pops, traditional and Avenue, and will finish at approxi- – the audience won’t be able to stay in in need during otherwise challenging contemporary songs and music, sing- mately 8:45 p.m. Tickets prices range their seats. I always love to see the times. Godspell Jr. is a production a-longs and more. from $25 to $70 for adults and there reaction of the crowds when they are that is not to be missed. This special holiday concert will is a special discount price of only $12 stunned and overwhelmed by the Show times are: Friday, December sparkle with seasonal delights and for students K-12 making this event a HOME TOUR…This stunning Colonial on Westfield’s Historic Boulevard is one talent and the commitment of these 2, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, December symphonic classics. From Hollywood perfect start to the holiday season for of the featured properties on the “Home for the Holidays” home tour on young local stars. We never fail to 3, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Saint favorites such as Sleigh Ride and the entire family. Saturday, December 3. Tickets can be purchased at Title Sponsor Coldwell prove to our community that kids are Bartholomew the Apostle Church, March of the Toy Soldiers, to Nut- For tickets ($25-$75) and informa- Banker Offices in Westfield, Summit and Maplewood. For more information call capable of so much more than adults 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch cracker selections, movie themes, tion go to (908) 264-5324 or visit www.continuoarts.com. give us credit for!” Plains. choral favorites and holiday classics www.westfieldsymphony.org or call (complete with song sheet), this con- (908) 232 9400. Patrons are encour- cert is sure to please the young and aged to purchase tickets on line using ‘Home for the Holidays’ WF not so young alike. WSO’s new secure 24/7 ticketing sys- Madrigal Singers to Present This year’s concert also features tem where it is now possible to select over eighty voices from the Westfield seats and print tickets, as well as avoid Home Tour Set for Dec. 3 Holiday Concerts High School Concert Choir and Bella all handling and facilities fees. WESTFIELD - The Continuo Arts ers will have the opportunity to de- Foundation presents the first “Home posit their names in raffle drawings WESTFIELD - The Madrigal Sing- Lichtenberg, Jennifer Melick and Sa- for the Holidays” home tour in for: Gift Certificate for free home ers will present their Christmas Con- rah Riffel; tenors David Alston, Rich- Chansonettes of Westfield Westfield on Saturday, December 3, organization from C. Quinn Solu- cert, Star of Wonder, on Sunday, De- ard DeVany, Christopher Ferro and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by tions for the Home ($500 value); A cember 18, at Our Lady of Mount Marty Silverberg and basses Gregory the Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- Free Home Market Analysis from a Virgin Roman Catholic Church, 600 Hartline, Kirk Robbins and Timothy Holiday Magic Concert Tour kerage offices in Westfield and Coldwell Banker Agent; Homemade Harris Avenue, Middlesex. The con- Svendsen. Joining the Madrigal Sing- WESTFIELD - The Chansonettes choral group, which began more than Maplewood, this festive new event Doily with the name of your choice cert will begin at 4 p.m. General ers on this program will be flautists of Westfield holiday concert tour 60 years ago. Currently the group, will feature beautiful homes dressed and an original oil painting “Apple.” admission is $15; and can be pur- Flora Alexander and Eugenia Cline. celebrating the “Magic” of the sea- which performs a holiday and spring in holiday style, musical entertain- The four lucky winning tickets will chased at the door. Admission for Kirk Robbins will perform the read- son begins Tuesday, December 6, concert series each year, rehearses ment and much more. be drawn at the Sunday, December students and seniors is $10. ings. with concerts at Chelsea Warren, once a week at The Presbyterian Presenting four distinctive proper- 11, concert, and the first several hun- The same program will be repeated Spring Meadows in Summit, The Church of Westfield on Mountain ties including a 12 room Arts and dred tour goers will be treated to a on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the SPFHS Announces Chelsea at Fanwood, and ends with Avenue, under the direction of Jean Crafts with extraordinary design and special “Happy Holidays” gift. First United Methodist Church, 1 East the final concert for the season at Schork and accompanied by Mel historic speak-easy; an award-win- Benefiting the Continuo Arts Foun- Broad Street, in Westfield, New Jer- Winter Concerts Runnells Specialized Hospital on Freda. ning 1905 restored Victorian, an el- dation, proceeds will go to support sey. The concert will begin at 4 p.m., SCOTCH PLAINS - Holiday, sea- Wednesday, December 14. The pro- The group is always looking for egant Wychwood classic loaded with the Foundation’s scholarship fund, and admission is, again, $15 and $10. sonal and pop music will be sung by gram will feature songs celebrating new members who enjoy singing and architectural detail and flow and the young artist debut series, community The program will feature Thomas Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s award-win- the Christmas and Hanukkah holi- gathering with friends. Anyone need- quintessential South-Side Colonial service projects, and performances. Tallis’ luminous Mass for Four Voices. ning choral groups on Wednesday, days along with some winter fun in ing more information regarding the which is stunning throughout. Docets Tickets are available at Coldwell Also on the program are works by December 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the song, including “It’s the Most ‘Magi- upcoming concerts, interested in join- from Coldwell Banker will guide tour- Banker Offices in Westfield, Josquin Des Prez, Palestrina and Ralph Manya Ungar Auditorium, 667 cal’ Time of the Year,” “Calypso ing the group or booking a future goers with unique facts and interest- Maplewood and Summit and are $25 Vaughan Williams, as well as tradi- Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. Noel,” “Goin’ on a Sleigh ride,” and concert may call co-presidents, Jackie ing details. in advance. On December 3, tickets tional Christams carols and readings. Six groups will perform: Concert “Silver Bells.” Costello at (908) 789-5819 or Amy Special music will insure the holi- can be purchased at each home and at The Madrigal Singers are an a capella Choir, Select Choir, Las Cantadoras The Chansonettes is an all women’s Herrington at (908) 317-5910. day spirit abounds and all ticket hold- Coldwell Banker Westfield Offices choral group specializing in Mediaeval (Women’s), Men’s Choir, Chamber for $30. Visit www.continuoarts.com and Renaissance music. The group, Choir and Sensations, an a capella for more information and to down- founded in 1948, is currently in its group. load home tour map. second season under the direction of Anyone looking to get into the Home tour ticket holders will also John Sichel, and is comprised of sopra- spirit of the season will enjoy the enjoy reserved seating at the annual nos Rachel Coburn, Martha Desmond, evening of music. Admission is free, “Christmas Time in the City” concert Pam Newell and Amy Wechsler; altos though a small, voluntary donation is on December 11 at The Presbyterian Donna Brumbaugh, Roberta appreciated. Church of Westfield. Reserved seats Want to help are available from 5:30 – 5:45 prior to the 6 p.m. concert. In keeping with tradition, alumni performers of the past will be invited once again to participate in this year’s concert and can visit Continuo Arts patients get better … Website for rehearsal opportunities and performance details. The concert features five choral ensembles, solo- ists, instrumentalists, narrators, spe- and stay better? cial guest artists, and of course, the ever popular audience sing-a-longs. Masterwork Chorus oin the dedicated team of experts Presents Messiah Jat RWJ Rahway, an acute care Performances MADISON - On Sunday, Decem- community hospital committed ber 18, at 3 p.m., Music Director to helping patients get better … Andrew Megill will lead The Master- work Chorus and Orchestra in a per- and stay better. formance of G. F. Handel’s beloved choral masterpiece, Messiah in The Concert Hall in the Dorothy Young RWJ Rahway is pleased to announce the Center at Drew University, Madison, BRAND-NEW NJ. grand opening of the , Mr. Megill will also lead the cho- rus in the work on Friday evening, state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Cath Lab. December 23 at 8 pm at Carnegie Hall. These performances mark the Westfield High School student Oria Aspen's New CD is now available. Apply today. chorus’s 247th and 248th complete performances of the work. 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Page S-1 Thursday, December 1, 2011 Ballyhoo New Jersey Page S-2 Thursday, December 1, 2011 Ballyhoo New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary goleader.com/ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary EL-KHOURY, FRANCIS, AQUILES, HELMSTETTER LED CRANFORD COUGARS IN SCORING Cranford Cougar Soccer Boys Envision Plenty of Potential Next Year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the season wore on.” utes that will only help them and Curci, “is the real deal and will be Trotter and Erik Monteagudo also stepped up to give quality min- Cougar Soccer Boys Envision Plenty of Potential Next Year Coach Curci added, “Sopho- us next year. All six of our return- a force to be reckoned with the had quality minutes in the Cou- utes. Next year’s team has an more Tommy Trotter will play a ing varsity freshmen have a ton next three years. He was 3-3-1 gars’ second game against awful lot of potential and could By DAVID B. CORBIN The Cougars also took a pair golden opportunities on offense. assists, followed by senior at- ning goal in the second Plainfield key role in 2012. Look for sopho- of potential.” in his first seven games after Westfield. In all, the Cougars make plenty of noise in Union from the Plainfield Cardinals, 6-0 Our record could easily have been tacker Jeff Francis (All-County game,” Coach Curci pointed out. Specially Written for The Westfield more Mohammad Mansour to One freshman, who did get taking over the starting role, return 17 players with varsity County next year. A lot of players and 1-0. 10-5 instead of 5-10. When we Honorable Mention) and junior Senior Andrew Schneider (All- make an impact. Freshmen for- plenty of playing time and should including the win over Bernards experience got important experience against Leader and The Times Our biggest problem was in- played a consistent 80 minutes attacker Matt Aquiles (First Team County Honorable Mention) net- ward Matt Monte and Anthony be a standout goalkeeper is Zach in just his second start.” “I was happy with the way a a difficult schedule this year,” Growing pains existed, but this consistency, mostly because of of soccer, we could play with All-Conference, Second Team All- ted three goals and an assist. Maglino also logged quality min- Hoffman, who according to Coach Freshmen defenders Kevin number of our young players Coach Curci said. year’s Cranford High School boys overall inexperience at the var- almost anyone,” Coach Curci said. County, All-State Honorable Men- Junior midfielder Mike Kniazuk soccer team has been growing in sity level and missing some Senior center midfielder George tion) both with five goals and put in a goal and added two a positive direction and envision assists. Junior Tommy Paparatto plenty of potential for next year. contributed two goals. Another The Cougars struggled through player, who will return next year a rugged season to finish with a is defender Michael Wielgus. 5-10-2 record, which included According to Coach Curci, eight overtime games. In addi- “Paparatto returned late in the tion to playing their Union County season from a season-long in- Watchung Conference oppo- jury and will play a big role in the nents, the Cougars also played midfield. Junior Tom Fitzgerald, Bernards and West Essex in non- another starter who also missed conference games. most of the season with injury, The Cougars’ biggest victory will be a force, as well as Matt came with a 4-1 road win over Aquiles and Mike Kniazuk.” then undefeated, 7-0 Bernards. Junior Jake Waleski (All-County “It was our third game in four Honorable mention) did a strong days and the boys played ex- job at sweeper, and sophomore tremely well. Bernards went on Andrew Gee (All-County Second to win the state Group 2 champi- Team, First Team All-Conference, onship, proving our team is not All-State Honorable mention) that far away from being very proved to be a fine stopper. Ryan good,” Cougar Head Coach Mike Wright and James Sands will also Curci said. be returning on defense. The Cougars lost to Union Among the many young play- County Tournament semifinalist ers, who received valuable field Linden twice by one goal and time was freshman Marc then beat them 1-0 on senior Christiano, who according Coach Curci, “continued to impress as night at Memorial Field in one of David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times their biggest games of the sea- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 BATTLING WITH RAIDERS…Left photo – Cougar Ryan Wright, No. 8, tries to keep the ball away from SPF Raider Andrew Leischner, while Marc Christiano, left, and Andrew Gee, right, watch. son. Right photo – Cougar Jeff Francis prepares to take a wicked shot at the Raider goal, while Wright, No. 8, and Jake Waleski, No. 12, observe. “Senior goalkeeper Dan Weber had an outstanding game to earn Please Support the shutout under the lights at Memorial field,” Coach Curci Cranford High School noted. Sports Programs Cougar Soccer Girls Made Significant Improvements David B. Corbin (Season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times LAST LINE OF DEFENSE…Cougar senior goalkeeper Dan Weber had several outstanding game this season. Above, By DAVID B. CORBIN heavy squad has required some in the right direction. the Raiders down to the wire, demonstrated even more flare in Probitas Verus Honos Weber and teammate Jake Waleski, No. 12, attempt to prevent SPF Raider Kwamir Philippe, No. 14, from taking a shot. patience on the part of Cranford Last year, the Cougars were losing 1-0. Additionally, the Cou- the second half when smothered Specially Written for The Westfield High School girls soccer Head crunched, 4-0, by Scotch Plains- gars had a strong offensive push a pair of vicious shots off the foot El-Khoury (First Team All-County, three assists. Junior attacker Mike Go Leader and The Times Coach Jen Michewicz and Assis- Fanwood, winners of five out of in the final 10 minutes. The Raid- of Raider Christy Monroy. But her See & Subscribe at First Team All-Conference, All- Helmstetter, an All-Conference Rebuilding from scratch after a tant Coach Frank Vito. the past six UCT by the end of the ers later went on to win another best was yet to come when she Ballyhoo State Honorable Mention) led the Honorable Mention, netted four With only one returning starter, year. This year, in their opening UCT title. blocked a point-blank shot Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Cougars! glorious 2009 season that in- Cougars with six goals and three goals. cluded a Union County Tourna- the Lady Cougars played their game of the season on Septem- In that game, the Raiders took launched by Leah Salituro, the Submit commentary and items for publishing. “Helmstetter is a workhorse, Go and See a Game! ment (UCT) championship and a youth and took their lumps in ber 8 in Scotch Plains, the Lady six good shots on goal in the first Raiders’ leading goal scorer. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste who always looks to make things 17-3-1 record with a senior- 2010, but this year they showed Cougars found out just how much half, but Cougar goalkeeper Leah The Cougars did finish the sea- happen. He had the game-win- that they are definitely heading they did improve when battled Quinn made four fine saves. Quinn CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Page S-5 Thursday, December 1, 2011 New Jersey Page S-4 Thursday, December 1, 2011 New Jersey Ballyhoo Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary goleader.com/ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Santa Breakfast Set CF Mayor Urges Opposition to Birchwood Dev. Cranford/Garwood/Area News Saturday at Trinity CRANFORD – The Trinity Episco- By FRED T. ROSSI ments on why they are signing mayor on January 1 when con- pal Church, located at North and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the petition that opposes the trol of the township committee Forest Avenues in Cranford, will plan for the development of passes to the Republicans, em- Garwood to Open Bids for present Breakfast with Santa this 360 residential units. phasized that the 2012 com- Saturday, December 3, from 8:30 CRANFORD — Township The Army Corps of Engineers mittee will be “equally unified” a.m. to noon in Sherlock Hall. Mayor Daniel Aschenbach said has said the property would be in opposition to the Birchwood on Tuesday that the online pe- Athletic Complex Contract Families will have an opportu- “beneficial” as a retention ba- Avenue development. nity to enjoy a pancake break- tition opposing a proposed de- sin for heavy rain water, the In other business, Mayor grants awarded to be deposited fast with Santa and have their velopment on Birchwood Av- mayor said, and would help Aschenbach said that PSE&G By CHRISTINA HINKE enue has garnered more than in the 2011 municipal budget, children’s picture taken with him. alleviate flooding problems on officials are formulating a plan Specially Written for The Westfield Leader There also will be a gift basket 100 comments from residents, Casino Avenue, North Union Av- amending the agreement with to relocate the South Avenue Musial Group, the architectural raffle; 50/50 drawing; wreaths and said the deadline for sign- enue and Wadsworth Terrace. substation that flooded during ing the petition will be next He noted there is state funding GARWOOD – After a long de- firm hired for the athletic field and greens sale; a crafts table Hurricane Irene and led to a complex, and authorizing the and face painting. week so that he can take the available for water retention multi-day power outage in bate among the governing body document to Trenton and projects and suggested that if this year following a change borough clerk to prepare a re- Breakfast will be $5 per per- Cranford and parts of surround- quest for proposals for borough present it to Governor Chris the entire property is not ing communities. A special from Democrat to Republican- son; photos with Santa will be Christie and other state offi- needed for a retention basin, controlled governing body, the attorney, planner and engineer- $7. All are welcome. For addi- meeting will be held on Mon- ing services for the planning cials. part of it could be used for day, December 5, during which borough is getting set to open tional information, call (908) 276- “Cranford is not going to stand senior citizen housing. bids for contractors interested board. 4047 or visit trinitycranford.org/ the mayor’s task force on the The council also approved an for this type of overdevelop- In a related matter, the mayor future of the municipal build- in the athletic field project con- . ment,” the mayor said at said he had met recently with tract. annual maintenance agreement SANTA VISIT…Kate, Will, Christian and Luke Robinson of Cranford get ing — which was seriously dam- with SBP Industries for the Tuesday’s township committee mayors of other communities aged by the flooding in late At the borough council’s No- ready to tell Santa Claus their Christmas wishes. Families will have an oppor- Probitas Verus Honos meeting. The petition, which firehouse generator at a cost of along the Rahway River to con- August — will present its rec- vember 22 meeting, Councilman tunity to have breakfast with Santa and enjoy other festivities this Saturday, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader can be found at change.org/ sider potential water storage Louis Petruzzelli said 30 bids went $450 plus wattage. December 3, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Sherlock Hall at the Trinity Episcopal NAUGHTY OR NICE...Santa listens to the wishes of children at the Cranford ommendations. The mayor also The Garwood Board of Health Christmas Tree petitions/oppose-birchwood- sites along the river to allevi- asked residents for their “pa- out for the athletic field complex Church. The church is located at North and Forest Avenues in Cranford. All are Christmas tree-lighting ceremony held Friday night at the Gazebo. overdevelopment, allows resi- ate potential flooding problems and that the council was to open is seeking a new member, Coun- welcome. tience” as the township works cilwoman Sara Todisco said Holiday Celebrations dents to not only register their during future storms. to pick up debris from the Oc- bids on November 29. There was opposition to the proposed Commissioner David a mandatory pre-bid meeting during her Public Health com- Saturday, December 3 tober 29 snowstorm. “We’re mittee report. plan, but also includes com- Robinson, who will become behind on that,” the mayor said, with the prospective contractors Garwood will light its Christmas on November 9. In addition, Mayor Patricia and he urged residents to bring Quattrocchi honored Keith tree at 6 p.m. at the municipal “what they can” to the conser- On another matter, the council building parking lot on North Av- had discussed earlier in the year Gallagher, church and commu- vation center. nity activities chairman for the enue. The event is sponsored by Tuesday’s meeting was the last to buy a new snow removal ve- hicle. Councilman Keith Sluka Garwood Knights of Columbus, the Garwood Celebrations Com- for Commissioner Mark Dugan, with an award for his leadership mittee. who did not seek re-election, said the council’s Streets and Roads Committee has decided in Hurricane Irene support efforts Mountainside will light its Christ- and his fellow governing body in the borough. He was able to mas tree at 4:30 p.m. at Borough members paid tribute to him at not to pursue the purchase this year. gather five truckloads of food with Hall, located at the intersection of the end of the hour-long meet- help from students and scouts Route 22 and New Providence ing. Mr. Dugan said it had been “It is an item we would have to bond for. By the time that hap- and $1,200 in gift cards for people Road. “an honor to serve this commu- displaced by the hurricane. nity.” Committee members also pens we are in the snow season,” Sunday, December 4 paid tribute to Barbara Krause he said. Westfield Holiday Entertainment upon her retirement from the Councilman Jim Mathieu said, the chairman on the finance com- Please Support The Watson Highlanders Bag- local airplane noise advisory pipe Band will be roaming committee. mittee, said the borough is “look- Cranford High School ing to find something to double Westfield’s downtown streets, At the start of the meeting, Saturdays, December 3, 10 and after eight members of Junior as field maintenance (equipment) Sports Programs Girl Scout Troop 40113 led the for the athletic field complex. He 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. flag salute, Mayor Aschenbach said the vehicles ranged in cost The Yuletide Carolers will be presented a certificate of ap- from $14,000 to 17,000. roaming Westfield’s downtown At last week’s meeting council streets on Saturdays, December Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader preciation to the Garwood Knights of Columbus for the members voted to adopt the con- 10 and 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. FLOODING...Mayors of the towns on the Rahway River met Monday in sent agenda, which included au- Millburn to discuss solutions. Pictured, left to right, are: Springfield Mayor group’s assistance in the post- The Harmonics Quartet will be Hurricane Irene recovery in late thorizing upgrades of salary lev- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader roaming Westfield’s downtown Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Hugh Keffer, Cranford Mayor Dan Aschenbach, Union Mayor Joe Florio, els for three patrolman, five Go and See a Game! Rahway Mayor Richard Proctor and Millburn Mayor Sandra Haimoff. August and early September. HO HO HO…Santa makes an appearance at the Cranford Christmas tree- streets, Thursdays, December 1, FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA…Genevieve enjoys the Cranford Christmas lighting ceremony held Friday night at the Gazebo. The event, sponsored by the 8, 15 and 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 tree-lighting ceremony held Friday night at the Gazebo. The event also included Cranford Chamber of Commerce, also featured Christmas carols. p.m. Christmas carols and the arrival of Santa.

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